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Senior Commercial Counsel - Government Contracting

Abridge

Salary$180K - $240K
Before you apply

Role details

The practical picture
Employment
Full-time

Experience & eligibility

Experience
7+ years of experience in a legal function with at least 3 years of advising on working with government contracting and related compliance.

Compensation & benefits

Bonus / commission
Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

Inside the role

Seniority
Senior
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work independently; interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust
Role signal brief

The role, at a glance

Extracted from the source posting · 95% confidence

Abridge seeks a Senior Commercial Counsel to own government contract strategy, drafting, and compliance operations. The role requires 7+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years focused on government contracting and FAR compliance. The position is 100% remote and limited to U.S. residents in Tier 1 states, paying $180,000–$240,000 annually.

Remote scope
U.S. persons authorized to work permanently in the U.S. residing within Tier 1 states only
Compensation
USD 180,000–240,000 / year

What you need

  • 7+ years of legal experience
  • At least 3 years advising on government contracting and related compliance
  • Ability to advise on government contract implementation and ongoing compliance
  • Comfort managing tight timelines, competing priorities, and high contract volume

What you will own

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts while ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific requirements
  • Provide legal guidance across the government contracting lifecycle from sales strategy and solicitation review through bid submission, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing compliance
  • Improve commercial legal templates, playbooks, and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
  • Collaborate with Legal Ops to facilitate automation and efficiencies in contract management
  • Track regulatory and policy developments impacting commercial and government decision-making
  • Manage outside counsel for complex or novel legal questions
Core skills
Government ContractingFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Contract Drafting & NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare AILegal OperationsOutside Counsel ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Remote policy100% remote work within Tier 1 states only; office attendance in San Francisco, New York, or Pittsburgh is not required for this role

Internal freshness window ends Oct 22, 2026
View source evidence
  • salary “The base pay of $240,000 per year and the base pay of $180,000 per year.”
  • location “job location: remote - tier 1”
  • remote_scope “This role is remote and available only to U.S. persons who are authorized to work permanently in the U.S. and reside within Tier 1 states.”
  • applicant_location_requirements “remote - tier 1”
  • must_have “7+ years of experience in a legal function with at least 3 years of advising on working with government contracting and related compliance.”
  • company_remote_policy “This role is remote and available only to U.S. persons who are authorized to work permanently in the U.S. and reside within Tier 1 states.”
  • workplace_type “This role is remote and available only to U.S. persons who are authorized to work permanently in the U.S. and reside within Tier 1 states.”
  • seniority “Senior Corporate Counsel - Government Contracting”
  • experience_months “7+ years of experience in a legal function”
  • qualifications “Demonstrated ability to work independently; interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust”
  • incentive_compensation “Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.”
government contractingfederal acquisition regulation (far)contract drafting & negotiationregulatory compliance
Role brief

About Abridge

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients.

Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.

We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh.

The Role

Abridge’s government business is growing in both volume and complexity, and this role will own the contract product, and compliance work that powers it. We are looking for a seasoned attorney with experience building relationships with and contracting with government agencies. As a Senior Corporate Counsel - Government Contracting, you will be at the front lines of making Abridge a success, working with internal stakeholders across the sales, partner success, security and product teams to support contracting, product development, and compliance with some of our most complex customers.

What You'll Do

  • Drive customer growth by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex government contracts, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency specific requirements

  • Provide guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of product build and government contracting, from government sales strategy and solicitation review through bid submission, negotiation, to implementation and ongoing regulatory and government contract compliance

  • Work with our commercial legal team in iterating on and improving our templates, and developing playbooks and processes for improving accuracy and efficiency

  • Facilitate automation and efficiencies in collaboration with our Legal Ops team

  • Stay abreast of regulatory and policy developments that may impact decision making

  • Work with and manage outside counsel to navigate complex and novel questions

  • Please note, while we anticipate the majority of time will be spent supporting government contracting, the exact percentage may vary week-to-week, and this role will be expected to support other aspects of the commercial legal function when core work is slower

What You'll Bring

  • 7+ years of experience in a legal function with at least 3 years of advising on working with government contracting and related compliance.

  • Established ability to advise on government contract implementation and ongoing compliance, including translating contract obligations into internal processes and assessing adherence to those obligations.

  • Comfort with juggling tight timelines, competing priorities, and a high volume of contracts

  • Passion for Abridge’s mission and the energy and drive to support a fast-moving commercial team

  • A customer-service mindset; we approach our deals as collaborative projects and treat negotiations as a tool to establish strong partnerships with our customers

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently; interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally, particularly with technical teams, security, and sales teams, building relationships and earning their confidence

  • Creativity in solving and navigating novel contractual matters; experience in crafting new approaches and language to meet the needs of a rapidly-moving enterprise in a novel industry

  • Familiarity with bid protest proceedings and experience in healthcare or healthcare technology are helpful but not required.

Why Work at Abridge?

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.

Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.

Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.

We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

How we take care of Abridgers:

  • Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees

  • Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.

  • Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.

  • Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

  • Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.

  • 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.

  • Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.

  • Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.

  • Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.

  • Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.

  • Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.

  • Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

  • ... and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Once you submit your application, we'll follow up with details on how to request an accommodation for interviewing, completing any assessments, or otherwise participating in the selection process.

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