Senior Counsel - Marketing & Commercial Contracts - remote opportunity
Tivity Health · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $175,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Advise on marketing law and FTC compliance.
- Draft and negotiate technology and vendor agreements.
- Review and clear marketing collateral.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Provide strategic business and legal guidance.
About the role
Senior Counsel Marketing & Commercial Contracts
Tivity Health is seeking a Senior Counsel - Marketing & Commercial Contracts to join its legal department, reporting directly to the VP & Deputy General Counsel. This position will serve as a key legal advisor responsible for reviewing marketing collateral to ensure compliance with federal advertising laws and intellectual property requirements, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad portfolio of commercial technology and vendor agreements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in advertising law compliance and commercial contracting, with particular depth in technology transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing and Advertising Compliance
This role will serve as the primary legal reviewer for sales, marketing and go-to-market collateral across the organization, ensuring compliance with FTC Truth in Advertising laws, including the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices, the FTC's Endorsement Guides, and related federal and state advertising regulations. The Senior Counsel will advise marketing and go-to-market teams on substantiation requirements for product and service claims, review promotional materials for potential intellectual property issues including trademark clearance, copyright compliance, and proper use of third-party intellectual property, and provide practical, business-oriented guidance that enables the marketing team to operate efficiently while managing legal risk. The Senior Counsel will also monitor developments in advertising law and regulatory enforcement trends and advise internal stakeholders on emerging compliance risks.
Commercial and Technology Contracts
The Senior Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IT and vendor contracts, with a particular emphasis on SaaS agreements and software licensing agreements. This includes managing the full contract lifecycle for technology procurement agreements, from initial drafting through execution, and advising business stakeholders on key contractual provisions such as service level agreements, data security and privacy obligations, intellectual property ownership and licensing terms, limitation of liability and indemnification provisions, and termination and transition rights. The Senior Counsel will also review and negotiate general vendor and services agreements, statements of work, and master services agreements, and will work to develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks to promote consistency and efficiency across the contracting function.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
The Senior Counsel will work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, information technology, procurement, and compliance to provide timely and practical legal advice. This role will also collaborate with other members of the legal department to ensure alignment on legal positions and risk tolerance across the organization.
Business Enablement
The Senior Counsel will serve as a strategic business partner to leaders across the enterprise, helping identify and advance practical paths to profitable, scalable growth. In this role, the Senior Counsel will provide commercially minded legal guidance that supports strong business outcomes while maintaining appropriate safeguards and compliance considerations. This position requires a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex issues with agility, enabling the business to move forward efficiently, responsibly, and in alignment with the company's risk tolerance and long-term objectives.
Qualifications
- Must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
- Five to seven years of legal experience, with substantive experience in advertising law compliance and commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing marketing materials for compliance with FTC regulations and intellectual property laws is required.
- Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements and software licensing agreements, along with a strong working knowledge of intellectual property principles as they relate to marketing and technology transactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house legal experience, particularly in the healthcare, wellness, or technology sectors, is preferred.
- Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations applicable to healthcare related technology contracts, such as HIPAA and state consumer privacy laws and relevant data protection frameworks, is also desirable.
- Experience developing and implementing contract management processes, templates, and playbooks is valued.
The salary range for this opportunity is $125,000 to $175,000. Compensation depends on several factors: qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Tivity Health offers a robust benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, company bonus potential, medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, generous paid time off, free gym membership to over 13,000 fitness locations in the US, and other great benefits.
About Tivity Health® Inc.
Tivity Health, Inc. is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers®, ForeverFit®, and WholeHealth Living®. We help adults improve their health and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person and virtual physical activity, social and mental enrichment programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and integrative health services. Our suite of services support health plans, employers, health systems and providers nationwide as they seek to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. Learn more at TivityHealth.com.
Tivity Health is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Tivity Health will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Counsel
- Marketing Law
- Commercial Contracts
- Technology Transactions
- SaaS Agreements
- Intellectual Property
- FTC Compliance
- Negotiation
- Legal Advisory
- Risk Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Counsel
- Marketing Law
- Commercial Contracts
- Technology Contracts
- SaaS Agreements
- Intellectual Property
- FTC Compliance
- Legal
- Remote
- In-house Counsel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in advertising law, FTC compliance, and technology contracts, specifically mentioning SaaS and software licensing agreements.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and your strategic approach to risk management.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and enabling business growth while managing legal risks.
- Showcase your technical legal skills: Be prepared to discuss your experience with intellectual property, trademark clearance, and data privacy regulations.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Senior Counsel Marketing & Commercial Contracts at Tivity Health?
- The Senior Counsel Marketing & Commercial Contracts at Tivity Health is primarily responsible for reviewing marketing collateral for FTC compliance and intellectual property issues, and for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology and vendor agreements, with a focus on SaaS and software licensing. This role also involves cross-functional collaboration and providing strategic business enablement.
- What qualifications are essential for this Senior Counsel role at Tivity Health?
- Essential qualifications include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, active state bar membership, 5-7 years of legal experience with a focus on advertising law compliance and commercial contract drafting/negotiation. Specific experience with FTC regulations, intellectual property laws, SaaS agreements, and software licensing is required.
- Is prior in-house legal experience required for the Senior Counsel position at Tivity Health?
- Prior in-house legal experience, particularly in the healthcare, wellness, or technology sectors, is preferred but not strictly required. The role emphasizes strong foundational skills in advertising law and commercial contracting.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Counsel Marketing & Commercial Contracts role at Tivity Health?
- The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 annually, with the final compensation dependent on the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
- Does Tivity Health offer remote work for the Senior Counsel Marketing & Commercial Contracts position?
- Yes, the Senior Counsel - Marketing & Commercial Contracts position at Tivity Health is listed as a remote opportunity.
- What kind of benefits does Tivity Health offer its employees?
- Tivity Health provides a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus potential, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k with a company match, generous paid time off, and a free gym membership.
- How does Tivity Health approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
- Tivity Health is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity development. They recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.