Commercial Counsel

As a Commercial Counsel at Modern Health, your key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements such as sales and vendor agreements. You’ll provide legal guidance to various teams, support cross-functional projects, and improve contracting processes. This role also involves assessing company risks associated with legal agreements to ensure the company’s interests are protected.

For the Commercial Counsel role at Modern Health, candidates should have 5-8 years of combined law-firm and in-house experience. A valid California Bar admission or Registered In-House Counsel status is necessary. Candidates with experience in negotiating commercial agreements—including procurement deals and subscription services within regulated industries—will stand out. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are also critical.

Modern Health is committed to the professional growth of its team members, including the Commercial Counsel. The company offers professional development stipends to support ongoing education and skill advancement. Additionally, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that encourages feedback and continuous improvement, making it a great place for honing your legal expertise.

The work environment for a Commercial Counsel at Modern Health is dynamic, remote, and supportive. With a culture focused on empathy and accountability, the team collaborates to achieve ambitious goals. You'll work closely with diverse teams across the organization, ensuring that legal support aligns with operational needs, all while enjoying the flexibility that remote work provides.

A Commercial Counsel at Modern Health can expect an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time-off, and wellness stipends. The company also provides financial wellness programs, professional development options, and additional assistance programs to support overall well-being, making Modern Health a rewarding place to work.

Be prepared to share specific examples of commercial agreements you've negotiated. Highlight the complexities involved, any challenges you faced, and the strategies you employed to reach favorable outcomes. Emphasize your communication skills and your ability to manage stakeholder expectations during the negotiation process.

Explain your approach to risk assessment, including how you identify potential legal perils and operational risks within agreements. Discuss any frameworks or tools you utilize to evaluate these risks and how you communicate them effectively to other teams, ensuring that the company is safeguarded while still pursuing its objectives.

Share your experience with tools like IronClad, DocuSign, and any AI technologies that you’ve implemented to enhance efficiency in contracting. Discuss any specific changes you drove that improved turnaround times or streamlined workflows, allowing you to handle a larger volume of agreements.

When answering this question, emphasize your collaborative approach and effective communication as key elements in resolving conflicts. Provide an example of a specific situation where you successfully navigated differing opinions and reached a consensus that aligned with the company’s goals.

Discuss a specific process you improved, detailing the steps you took to identify inefficiencies, the modifications made, and the outcomes. Use metrics to illustrate how your changes led to time savings or increased legal throughput while ensuring compliance.

Express your passion for commercial law and why it's particularly relevant to Modern Health's mission. Discuss aspects such as the importance of mental health services, how legal work can contribute positively to the industry, and your drive to support innovative solutions that enhance emotional well-being.

Articulate your negotiation style clearly, whether it's collaborative, competitive, or a mix. Discuss how you assess the other party's needs while balancing your company's interests, and provide examples of successful negotiations in different contexts.

Discuss the various strategies you use, such as regular audits of practices, training teams on legal compliance, and building access to legal resources. Illustrate how you embed compliance checks within the contracting process to avoid potential pitfalls.

Explain your approach to client management, emphasizing the importance of clear, tailored communication. Provide examples of how you've built trust and rapport with clients while effectively relaying complex legal concepts in an accessible manner.

Share your perspective on current challenges, such as keeping up with technological advancements, regulatory changes, or balancing operational speed with legal thoroughness. Suggest proactive approaches to tackle these challenges, demonstrating your adaptability in a fast-paced environment.