Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: General Counsel Office

Req #: 0000217205

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $175,000.00 - $295,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic health care system, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel IT Contracting to support and guide the organization on information technology contracting and digital health initiatives. The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of IT-related agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing, IT professional services, hardware procurement, AI related contracts, data security, interoperability, and vendor management contracts. The Senior Counsel works closely with Information Technology leadership, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and our mission to provide high-quality patient care while mitigating legal and regulatory risk.

Location: West Orange, New Jersey - Hybrid Work Schedule Available

Reports to: Assistant General Counsel, Contracting and Transactions

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain limited in-house license.
• Minimum 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on IT contracting, technology transactions, or related areas.
• Prior experience in healthcare, hospital systems, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed health system environment.
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.
• Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence and/or legal technology tools e.g., contract lifecycle management systems, AI-assisted contract review platforms in legal workflows.

Essential Functions:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for:
  • Software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, and managed services
  • IT consulting and professional services
  • Hardware and equipment procurement and maintenance
  • Data sharing, data security, and interoperability
  • Emerging technologies: AI, digital health platforms, telemedicine, and mobile applications
• Partner with IT leadership, Procurement and Privacy in vendor evaluation and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy/security regulations, and healthcare-specific cybersecurity standards.
• Advise on intellectual property, data ownership, licensing rights, and related risk allocation.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams on data protection, breach response, and cybersecurity governance.
• Provide strategic legal advice to support IT modernization, digital transformation, and system-wide technology initiatives.
• Develop and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for IT agreements.
• Provide training and guidance to IT and business stakeholders on contracting principles and risk management.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management improvements and documentation management systems e.g., iManage/Filesite, Contraxx
• Support other corporate transactions, projects, and health system initiatives as needed.
• Deep understanding of IT contracting and digital health issues.
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.