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Robert Half · 2 days ago

Procurement Counsel

NYC Metro Area

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Robert Half is partnering with a leading, mission-driven health services organization to hire a Procurement Counsel with deep experience in healthcare, technology, and complex commercial contracting. This role involves supporting enterprise-wide procurement initiatives and serving as a strategic advisor to legal and operational leadership.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert legal counsel on procurement matters including vendor agreements, IT and SaaS contracts, clinical and operational procurements, and supply chain transactions

Advise on regulatory considerations impacting purchasing, including HIPAA, FDA compliance, CMS rules, data privacy, and NYC procurement laws

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of procurement agreements, such as: SaaS and cloud-based technology contracts, Cybersecurity and data‑sharing agreements, Professional services and consulting agreements, Clinical and medical technology procurements

Drive contract strategy to ensure alignment with organizational and operational priorities

Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks throughout the procurement lifecycle

Support development, enhancement, and implementation of internal procurement policies and workflows

Promote best practices in contract governance, vendor management, and regulatory compliance

Partner closely with internal teams—including IT, finance, clinical operations, pharmacy, and supply chain—to deliver clear, practical legal guidance

Provide responsive, solutions-oriented support to senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualification

Healthcare regulatory frameworksCommercial contracting experienceNegotiating procurement agreementsSaaS/cloud technology agreementsData privacyLeadership experienceInterpersonal communicationFast-paced environment

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active NY State Bar license (required)

3–7 years of commercial contracting experience, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or health IT

Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, FDA, CMS, data privacy, and healthcare regulatory frameworks

Proven success negotiating complex procurement and vendor agreements

Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and stakeholder‑facing environment

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

Experience in public sector or quasi-public procurement highly preferred

Prior experience working in healthcare provider, health plan, nonprofit health system, or research institution environments

Strong familiarity with SaaS/cloud technology agreements and data governance

Understanding of value-based care, managed care models, or healthcare reimbursement structures

Leadership experience or the ability to mentor junior legal staff a plus

Company

Robert Half

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