Overview
A virtual-first primary care organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their Legal and Compliance team. This remote U.S.-based role focuses on providing strategic and day-to-day legal support across corporate, regulatory, and operational matters, with an emphasis on healthcare and telemedicine compliance and commercial agreements. The position involves close collaboration with compliance and cross-functional teams to mitigate risk, support growth, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain expertise in U.S. healthcare regulatory frameworks, including telemedicine laws, prescribing requirements (controlled substances and DEA compliance), scope of practice restrictions, fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute), and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM)
- Advise on HIPAA, state privacy laws, data security requirements, breach response, incident management, and data use considerations
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and transactional documents such as commercial agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and partnership/affiliation arrangements
- Counsel leadership and business stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks, including risk assessment, prioritization, communication, and mitigation strategies
- Provide guidance on employment, HR, and independent contractor matters, including worker classification and multi-state employment compliance
- Manage legal and regulatory issues related to state licensing and provider credentialing, including multi-state licensure and telemedicine requirements
- Advise on managed care contracting, billing, revenue integrity, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and business teams on legal aspects of new features, workflows, patient privacy, data use, and security
- Work cross-functionally with Clinical, Growth, Payer Relations, and Revenue Cycle Management teams on regulatory matters, compliance initiatives, and issue resolution
- Support design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable compliance programs, including policies, procedures, training, monitoring, and risk assessment
- Lead or assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and internal compliance issues
- Support responses to legal and regulatory requests such as subpoenas and government inquiries
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 2 to 6 years of experience in healthcare regulatory and transactional law; candidates with less than 3 years may be considered for an assistant counsel role
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and telemedicine compliance preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective time management with ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform well in a fast-paced setting
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $150,000 – $200,000 (varies by location; higher ranges for high-cost areas such as San Francisco, mid-range for cities like Chicago, and lower ranges for other U.S. locations)
- Compensation is market-aligned, performance-driven, and regularly reviewed
- Final offers are tailored based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location within regional pay bands
Benefits vary by location but generally include:
- Flexible paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and 12 statutory holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Mental health programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement savings plan with company match (e.g., RRSP/401(k))
- Annual reimbursement for eligible training and professional development
- Monthly lunches and team events for in-office employees
Location
This is a remote position available in certain designated U.S. states.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting and advancing employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status by law.