Vice President - Legal & Corporate Governance , US Healthcare

Head of Legal US Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Location: Airoli, Navi Mumbai, India
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Industry: US Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Experience: 18+ Years in Legal role
Mode of Work : Work from office
Office Hours : 12pm-9pm / 1pm-10pm

About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned and commercially astute legal leader to head the Legal function for our US-focused Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) business. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team, ensuring the organization operates within applicable legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks across India and the United States.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting & Business Advisory

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), vendor contracts, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Provide practical and business-oriented legal guidance to support organizational growth while effectively managing contractual and regulatory risks.
• Establish and standardize contracting frameworks, legal templates, and approval processes to enhance governance and operational efficiency.

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

• Advise leadership on legal and regulatory matters related to US healthcare operations, including HIPAA, HITECH, healthcare data privacy, information security requirements, and offshore service delivery models.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Information Security, and Operations teams to strengthen regulatory adherence and governance practices.
• Monitor changes in healthcare regulations and assess their impact on business operations, client engagements, and contractual obligations.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Identify legal, operational, and reputational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage litigation, disputes, claims, notices, investigations, and relationships with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and support board-level legal matters as required.

Employment Law & Organizational Support

• Provide legal counsel on employment law, HR policies, employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, investigations, employment agreements, and organizational restructuring initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and workplace governance requirements in India.

Technology, Data Privacy & Intellectual Property

• Support legal matters involving technology platforms, SaaS agreements, AI-enabled solutions, automation initiatives, cybersecurity, and intellectual property protection.
• Ensure appropriate contractual safeguards related to confidentiality, data protection, business continuity, and information security.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead a scalable legal function that aligns with the organizations strategic objectives and growth plans.
• Partner closely with senior leadership across Finance, Operations, HR, Technology, Compliance, and Client Services.
• Promote a culture of legal awareness, ethical business practices, and operational accountability across the organization.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified legal professional (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution.
• 18+ years of post-qualification legal experience with current designation as AVP or Equivalent too role
• Prior experience within US Healthcare Services, Healthcare BPO, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM),
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare regulations, healthcare data privacy laws, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements with US-based clients.
• Strong understanding of cross-border business operations and offshore delivery models.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to balance legal compliance and commercial objectives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment.