McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.The RoleThe MMS Legal Department is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Technology, Risk & People (TRP) pillar. This role is critical to MMS's transition to a standalone company. It provides practical, business‑aligned legal support across technology, data, and risk‑related matters, helping enable innovation while managing legal and regulatory risk. The role reports to the Managing Principal Counsel, Technology, Risk & People.This position serves as a key legal partner to business, product, IT, and security teams, with primary responsibility for technology transactions and data‑related matters (including AI) and supporting cybersecurity and privacy workstreams in coordination with internal stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, strong collaboration, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and some ambiguity. The successful candidate will help establish scalable legal frameworks and support responsible adoption of emerging technologies across MMS.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Counseling: Provide practical, risk‑based legal advice supporting day‑to‑day operations and business initiatives.Technology Transactions: Draft and negotiate commercial and technology agreements (e.g., SaaS, software, data use, vendor contracts) and advise on key risks and solutions.Contracting Tools: Develop and operationalize playbooks, templates, and fallback positions to improve contracting speed, consistency, and risk management across the business.Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data: Translate privacy and data protection requirements (including HIPAA and U.S. privacy laws) into practical guidance and processes, and support cybersecurity and incident response matters in coordination with internal SMEs.Emerging Technology: Support adoption of AI and other emerging technologies by providing practical legal guidance and helping establish governance approaches aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.Ownership & Build: Lead legal support for enterprise technology initiatives (including platform implementations, data strategies, and AI‑enabled solutions) and build scalable frameworks to support growth and risk management. Partner with Regulatory, Employment, and Litigation counsel to deliver integrated, enterprise‑level risk management across the TRP pillar.Collaboration: Partner with legal, compliance, IT, security, product, and HR teams to address cross‑functional issues.Execution & Adaptability: Manage competing priorities, adjust to changing business needs, and operate effectively with limited structure in certain areas.Regulatory Awareness: Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the business.Minimum RequirementsJD and active U.S. bar membership7–10 years of legal experience, including in‑house or comparable advisory experienceCritical Skills & ExperienceExperience with:Technology and commercial transactionsPrivacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity (including incident response)Data‑related legal and regulatory issuesWorking knowledge of HIPAA and U.S. privacy lawsStrong drafting, negotiation, and issue‑spotting skillsDemonstrated ability to provide clear, practical, business‑oriented legal guidanceProven ability to adapt to evolving business needs and operate effectively in ambiguous situationsStrong collaboration and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience in the healthcare or healthcare technology industryFamiliarity with AI, digital health, or data‑driven business modelsExposure to privacy programs or data governance initiativesCertifications such as CIPP/US or similarAdditional InformationHybrid work modelUp to 25% travelAuthorizationMust be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not availableEqual Opportunity StatementMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact the Disability Accommodation team at Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com.Base Pay Range for this Position$132,000 - $220,000#J-18808-Ljbffr
