Overview
A healthcare startup focused on delivering comprehensive, value-based care to high-risk families is seeking a strategic and business-minded General Counsel & Compliance Officer. This role involves guiding the organization's growth, innovation, and mission by overseeing legal and compliance matters in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on healthcare, regulatory, compliance, employment, and operational issues
- Lead and develop the legal and compliance strategy across multiple markets
- Collaborate closely with operations, growth, product, and clinical teams to support compliant innovation
- Manage payer contracting, vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, and commercial negotiations
- Oversee HIPAA/privacy, Medicare & Medicaid, value-based care, telehealth, and risk management initiatives
- Build scalable legal processes, policies, and compliance programs to support rapid organizational growth
- Handle litigation, audits, investigations, and manage relationships with outside counsel
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in a State Bar
- Minimum of 10 years of healthcare legal experience, preferably within high-growth or startup environments
- Deep expertise in healthcare regulations, payer contracting, compliance, and operational strategy
- Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business solutions
- Experience supporting scaling organizations, market expansion, and innovative care models
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $250,000 to $300,000 annually
Location
- Not specified; role may involve collaboration across multiple markets
Additional Information
This position requires flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment where roles may be broad and responsibilities varied. The organization values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.