Corporate Counsel I

Corporate Counsel I What you will be doing: Working under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel I is responsible for providing legal support and day-to-day contracting needs for their assigned business unit. This position serves as the primary point of contact for certain internal clients and drafts, reviews, negotiates and approves (with specific guidelines) various types of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, software agreements, services agreements, business associate agreements, information security agreements, confidentiality agreements and various other legal documents for the company, its customers and business partners. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to the improvement of the contracting processes and development of agreement templates and conducting training sessions for business units on relevant legal matters. The person in this role works collaboratively with moderate direction in a complex and fast-paced environment with various business teams and senior management and is responsible for providing legal guidance and risk assessment that is clear, actionable, and timely. This position interacts regularly with senior management, business partners, vendors, customers and opposing counsel on assigned matters. This role will require substantial interaction with Premier’s privacy and security teams.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 – 90%

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts and amendments prior to execution by management.
• Provide counsel to business unit leadership with respect to contractual and regulatory issues.
• Research legal issues and keep current with case law and court opinions.

Assist Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel with transactional matters, template updates, special projects and governmental/media relations matters as needed. Responsibility #2 – 10%

• Assist with risk management and litigation issues with outside counsel.
• Respond to inquiries from Premier customers and business partners

​Required Qualifications Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 5 or more yearsEducation: Juris Doctorate (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Drafting and negotiating legal documents
• Analytical reasoning
• Organizational and time management skills

Experience:

• North Carolina bar member
• Extensive knowledge of commercial contract law and corporate law
• Have demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail

Education: Top 25% of class preferred Additional Job Requirements: Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines Attention to detail Operate computer programs and software Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions Working Conditions: Remote Travel Requirements: No travel required Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $113,000 - $188,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges. Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k retirement program Paid time off Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Premier at a glance: Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026 Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025) Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025 Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025) For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website. Employees receive: Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people. Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022. Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which includes additional information about your privacy rights. Apply To This Job