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 Responsibilities- Legal 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 Requirements- JD and active U.S. bar membership
- 7-10 years of legal experience, including in-house or comparable advisory experience
Critical Skills & Experience- Experience with:
- Technology and commercial transactions
- Privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity (including incident response)
- Data-related legal and regulatory issues
- Working knowledge of HIPAA and U.S. privacy laws
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal guidance
- Proven ability to adapt to evolving business needs and operate effectively in ambiguous situations
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in the healthcare or healthcare technology industry
- Familiarity with AI, digital health, or data-driven business models
- Exposure to privacy programs or data governance initiatives
- Certifications such as CIPP/US or similar
Additional Information- Hybrid work model
- Up to 25% travel
Authorization- Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
About McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.
Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we partner with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 280,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.
Looking Ahead: A New Chapter McKesson has announced its intent to separate MMS into an independent company - an exciting evolution that builds on MMS's strong foundation and proven leadership in the Alternate Care space. As a standalone company, MMS would be positioned to unlock new opportunities to innovate, grow and lead with even greater agility and focus. MMS will also continue to be one of the largest medical-surgical distributors in the U.S., with over $11B in annual sales. This separation would accelerate our mission and empower us to shape a future defined by customer-centricity, bold thinking and operational excellence. For job seekers, it's a unique moment to join a team that's already making a meaningful impact and leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Alternate Care settings - with even greater opportunity ahead as we prepare to become an independent company.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position$132,000 - $220,000
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