Senior Counsel
Corewell Health
Software Engineering, Legal
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on May 27, 2026
Job Summary
The Senior Counsel position will report to the Managing Counsel and will provide legal services, support and advice on complex and routine transactional matters involving the enterprise, care delivery system, and health plan. This role will provide key legal and strategic advice and support on complex and routine matters involving enterprise-wide digital services, technology-enabled initiatives, and innovation-driven transactions.
Essential Functions
Serve as the primary strategic and legal advisor to senior leaders on a broad range of digital services and technology transactions, including transaction design, negotiation, drafting, and implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, digital services agreements, enterprise software and SaaS arrangements, cloud services, data analytics platforms, artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, clinical and administrative technology partnerships, and technology-enabled strategic collaborations.
Advise on the legal, regulatory, and operational implications of deploying and scaling digital health tools and AI-enabled solutions, including issues related to data use, algorithmic decision-making, automation, interoperability, cybersecurity, intellectual property, data privacy, and risk allocation.
Apply a strong understanding of health system operations to deliver actionable, practical, solution-oriented legal guidance when advising on digital services/AI strategy, technology contracting models, regulatory considerations, vendor risk management, and alignment with organizational innovation and transformation goals.
Draft, review, and negotiate technology and digital services agreements, including master services agreements, SaaS and cloud agreements, data use and data sharing agreements, AI licensing and development agreements, professional services agreements and statements of work, confidentiality and data protection agreements, intellectual property provisions, and related ancillary documents, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide clear, practical guidance to business and senior leaders on emerging legal issues related to AI, including governance frameworks, responsible application, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance with evolving federal and state laws and guidance.
Communicate complex legal and technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-legal business partners, senior leaders, and executive stakeholders.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with fellow attorneys, legal specialists, and other team members throughout the organization, and provide mentorship, direction, and guidance as appropriate.
Foster and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel, consultants, and technology advisors, ensuring cost-effective engagement and alignment with enterprise legal and risk management objectives.
Qualifications
- Required Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- 7 years of relevant experience (Required)
Significant experience advising on complex digital services, technology, and commercial transactions, including enterprise technology agreements and data-driven services, with demonstrated ability to lead and manage sophisticated transactional matters in a large, regulated organization. Combination of in-house and private practice experience preferred. - 5 years of relevant experience (Required)
Knowledge of and ability to provide legal guidance on healthcare and technology-related laws and regulations, including HIPAA, data privacy and security laws, cybersecurity standards, intellectual property, antitrust, nonprofit requirements, and regulatory frameworks applicable to digital health and AI-enabled solutions. - 3 years of relevant experience (Preferred)
Experience leading cross-functional teams, including legal professionals and non-legal stakeholders, through complex technology and digital services initiatives. - CRT-Attorneys working as counsel (ATTORNEY) - ABA American Bar Association Upon Hire preferred
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Legal - CorporateEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
40Days Worked
M-FWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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