Commercial Counsel

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Open Loop was co-founded by CEO, Dr. Jon Lensing, and COO, Christian Williams, with the vision to bring healing anywhere. Our tele‑health support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go‑to‑market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.

We have a relatively flat organizational structure here ryone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table and make things happen. This fits in well with our core values of Autonomy, Competence and Belonging, as we want everyone to feel empowered and supported to do their best work.

Open Loop is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our team remotely or at HQ in Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal support across Open Loop’s commercial operations, including contract drafting and negotiation, compliance review, risk mitigation, and advising internal teams on a wide range of legal matters. You will partner closely with Sales, Client Success, Operations, and Product to help structure deals, streamline processes, and ensure Open Loop’s continued growth in a highly regulated environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, BAAs, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to support deal structuring, proposal reviews, and client onboarding.
• Provide counsel on telehealth regulatory considerations, data privacy, and healthcare compliance topics impacting commercial activities.
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and internal processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Compliance, Finance, Product, and Operations to align legal strategy with organizational goals.
• Manage and track contract lifecycle workflows, ensuring timely execution and accuracy of documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school; active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–6+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in healthcare, telehealth, SaaS, or a high‑growth startup environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, data privacy (HIPAA preferred), and regulatory frameworks impacting digital health.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative and business‑minded, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

In addition, for salaried positions you would also be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.