Commercial Counsel

About Equip 

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health.

Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equisters that have created Equip’s culture.  Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

About the role

The Commercial Counsel will be responsible for ensuring that all business transactions, partnerships, and vendor relationships are executed with speed, precision, and legal integrity. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Commercial Counsel will serve as a strategic partner to the business, proactively identifying commercial risks, streamlining contracting lifecycles, and ensuring that our contractual framework scales as Equip continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of complex commercial transactions, including payor contracts and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements affecting commercial agreements to maintain ongoing compliance with healthcare laws.

• Develop and own a commercial contracting playbook, including standard templates and fallback positions, driving organizational consistency and scalability.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks within proposed business workflows, implementing strategies to protect company interests.

• Manage external counsel for specialized matters, enabling cost-effective results that integrate with business objectives.

• Provide practical, solution-oriented legal guidance to stakeholders on commercial legal decisions and activities

• Partner with Legal Operations to drive efficiency and automation in contracting workflows and management systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial and transactional work.

• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including health payor contracts, SaaS vendor contracts, and other vendor contracts.

• Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare regulatory frameworks, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark), and the ability to apply them pragmatically to business objectives.

• Experience with commercial, federal, and state payors.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of  members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip.

As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, weight, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Our dedication to equitable access, which is core to our mission, extends to how we build our "village." In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we are dedicated to an accessible hiring process where all candidates feel a true sense of belonging. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, we invite you to reach out to our People team at [email protected].

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