We are looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to support heart failure-related business activities in Livremore, California. This role provides practical legal guidance across commercial operations, contract strategy, reimbursement matters, and promotional review in a regulated healthcare environment. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to help manage risk, enable business objectives, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and company standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise business stakeholders on payor contracting matters by reviewing, revising, and negotiating agreements while recommending approaches that support sound commercial strategy.<br>• Counsel internal teams on operational and regulatory issues affecting billing, reimbursement, audits, and compliance activities tied to healthcare products and services.<br>• Assess reimbursement and payor-related disputes, identify legal exposure, and recommend practical solutions to reduce risk and support resolution.<br>• Prepare, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial agreements, including arrangements related to sourcing, sales, licensing, marketing initiatives, co-promotion, and research collaborations.<br>• Review advertising, educational, and promotional content to confirm alignment with legal requirements, internal policies, and truth-in-advertising standards.<br>• Provide timely legal support to commercial functions that engage healthcare professionals, offering clear guidance on day-to-day business questions and more complex legal matters.<br>• Handle pre-dispute and early dispute matters through negotiation and settlement support, working to resolve issues efficiently and protect business interests.<br>• Create and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and training materials to streamline legal processes across supported teams.<br>• Coordinate with external counsel when needed by defining scope, overseeing deliverables, and managing legal spend effectively.<br>• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology teams; limited travel of approximately 10–15% may be required.