Associate Counsel

Overview

This role supports the growth of a digital health organization focused on providing fully digital, non-drug treatments for common mental health conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. The Associate Counsel position reports to the Senior Director of Legal & Business Affairs and provides practical, business-oriented legal support across operations. The position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and clinical contracts, including licensing, collaboration, research, and vendor agreements
• Manage contract redlines and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, market access, sales, and other departments
• Maintain and improve contract templates, policies, and procedures to support deal cycles
• Advise on compliance with healthcare regulations such as Anti-Kickback and Sunshine Act, product claims and advertising standards, and data privacy laws in the US and globally
• Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal questions, translating complex laws into practical guidance for business teams
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal workflows and policies

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California, Massachusetts, or Delaware preferred)
• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house roles in healthcare, digital health, or life sciences

Core Legal Expertise

• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations for software-based medical devices, HIPAA, and federal and state fraud and abuse laws
• Familiarity with data privacy and security laws such as HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, with experience operationalizing privacy compliance

Technical & Business Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply healthcare and data protection regulations in a practical, business-enabling manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts for varied cross-functional audiences
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, compliance, commercial, and regulatory teams

Mindset & Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-oriented, able to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Collaborative with a low-ego approach, balancing risk mitigation with operational agility
• Mission-driven with a genuine interest in digital health, patient impact, and ethical innovation

Compensation & Benefits

• Total US compensation range: $125,000 - $145,000 (may include base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits)
• Competitive salary packages including stock options
• Generous vacation policy
• Professional development fund
• Flexible working arrangements

Location

• Remote position, open to candidates based anywhere in the United States

Additional Information

• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws
• Participates in E-Verify for all new hires in the United States
• May use AI tools to support certain US hiring processes, with final hiring decisions made by humans