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

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

Location: West Orange, New Jersey – Hybrid/Remote Work Schedule Available

Reports to: Assistant General Counsel, Contracting and Transactions

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic health care system, seeks an experienced Senior Counsel IT Contracting to support and guide the organization on information technology contracting and digital health initiatives. The Senior Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate 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.

• 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)

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, managed services, IT consulting and professional services, hardware and equipment procurement and maintenance, data sharing, data security, interoperability, and emerging technologies (AI, digital health platforms, telemedicine, 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

• 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, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer