Associate General Counsel, Healthcare and Technology

Overview

A leading virtual medical practice specializing in care for women and children is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Healthcare and Technology. This role focuses on legal matters at the intersection of healthcare, product development, privacy, and AI governance. Reporting to the General Counsel, the position involves shaping legal strategy and providing decision support on high-priority business initiatives. The role requires partnering with cross-functional teams to offer practical, risk-informed guidance as new products, care delivery models, and technology-enabled workflows are developed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior legal partner providing business-aligned guidance on healthcare, product, privacy, and technology-related legal matters.
• Collaborate closely with the General Counsel on high-priority issues and adapt to evolving legal needs.
• Provide legal counsel on product development, healthcare regulation, privacy, and care delivery to product, engineering, clinical, and operations teams.
• Apply deep regulatory expertise to new market entry, evolving business models, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead and develop the responsible AI governance program, ensuring AI initiatives comply with regulatory requirements while supporting strategic business goals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active U.S. bar membership.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house roles in health technology or digital health.
• In-house experience at a fast-paced healthcare or health tech company is required.
• Expert knowledge of healthcare regulatory law, including fraud and abuse laws (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Stark Law), CPOM, telehealth regulations, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Extensive experience advising on product development and app deployment in technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. privacy laws such as HIPAA and state consumer protection laws affecting consumer-facing healthcare models.
• Demonstrated leadership in AI/ML governance initiatives, with knowledge of legal and ethical considerations of AI in clinical settings.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts into actionable business advice.
• Strong professional judgment with the ability to manage upward communication and provide proactive decision support.
• Experience managing legal professionals, setting priorities, delegating tasks, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and mentoring attorneys.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations with a bias toward action and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on data governance and legal issues related to research studies and data use for abstracts and publications.
• Experience supporting legal functions during rapid scaling, new market launches, or significant regulatory changes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $255,000 to $275,000, with most candidates expected to fall in the middle of this range.
• Compensation package includes equity, healthcare benefits, and other opportunities.
• Flexible compensation structure allowing choice between equity and cash.
• Unlimited vacation policy.

Location

This role is open to candidates in applicable U.S. locations, with compensation and employment terms compliant with relevant state laws including New York City, Colorado, and California.

Additional Information

Candidates should be aware of potential recruitment fraud. The employer will never request payment or personal financial information during the interview process. Official communications will come from verified company email domains. Applicants are encouraged to apply through official channels and report any suspicious activity to appropriate authorities.