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AbridgeSenior Commercial Counsel - Government Contracting
Abridge is seeking a remote Senior Commercial Counsel specializing in government contracting to support its expanding public sector business. Founded in 2018, the company builds generative…
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Abridge is seeking a remote Senior Commercial Counsel specializing in government contracting to support its expanding public sector business. Founded in 2018, the company builds generative AI technology designed to transform patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real time. This enterprise-grade platform integrates with electronic medical records and utilizes auditable AI to map summaries back to ground truth. As the volume and complexity of public sector engagements grow, this…
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Abridge is seeking a remote Senior Commercial Counsel specializing in government contracting to support its expanding public sector business. Founded in 2018, the company builds generative AI technology designed to transform patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real time. This enterprise-grade platform integrates with electronic medical records and utilizes auditable AI to map summaries back to ground truth. As the volume and complexity of public sector engagements grow, this attorney will own the contract, product, and compliance work driving that sector forward.
This position suits a seasoned legal professional who thrives in an autonomous environment and enjoys collaborating across technical, product, and sales teams. Responsibilities encompass steering customer growth through contract negotiations, guiding product development lifecycles, and ensuring regulatory compliance. While the primary focus centers on public sector agreements, the attorney will also assist with broader commercial legal matters when core public sector workloads decrease. Abridge operates as an equal opportunity employer and maintains physical offices in San Francisco, New York, and Pittsburgh.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex public sector agreements while ensuring adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency rules
- Advise internal teams on product development, sales strategies, solicitation reviews, bid submissions, implementation, and ongoing compliance
- Partner with the commercial legal group to update templates, build playbooks, and enhance operational efficiency
- Collaborate with legal operations to introduce automation and streamline processes
- Monitor policy and regulatory updates that influence business decisions
- Engage and direct external counsel regarding intricate legal questions
- Support general commercial legal tasks during periods of lower public sector workload
Requirements
- Accumulate at least seven years of legal experience
- Possess a minimum of three years advising on government contracting and associated compliance
- Demonstrate the ability to translate contractual duties into internal operating procedures and track adherence
- Demonstrate capability in handling rapid timelines, competing duties, and high contract volumes independently
- Show cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with engineering, security, and sales departments
Qualifications
- Familiarity with bid protest proceedings
- Prior experience working in healthcare or healthcare technology
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fourteen paid holidays and flexible paid time off for salaried employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time workers and dependents
- Monthly employer contributions to a Health Savings Account for high-deductible plan participants
- Paid parental leave for full-time staff
- Family forming benefits providing financial and resource support
- Retirement contribution matching
- Tax-free personal device allowance
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter perks
- Monthly lifestyle wallet funds covering fitness, coworking, and professional development
- Access to dedicated therapy and coaching for mental health support
- Paid sabbatical leave following five years of service
- Competitive salary and equity grants for full-time employees
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is listed as remote.
What is the employment type?
The position is full-time.
What salary is offered for this role?
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How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in a legal function, including a minimum of three years advising on government contracting and compliance.
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