General Counsel (part-time -> full-time)

Overview

A San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer health technology company specializing in hormonal health is seeking an In-House General Counsel to build and lead its legal function. The organization provides integrative care and hormonal testing to over 300,000 customers and has developed the market’s only FDA-compliant at-home hormone monitor with quantitative testing technology. This role will support the company’s growth by ensuring responsible scaling of products, marketing, and data practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead data privacy and data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FTC guidance, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, and other applicable consumer data regulations.
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and SaaS contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on marketing claims, advertising compliance (including FTC regulations), and consumer communications.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and regulatory teams to align claims development and messaging with regulatory requirements such as FDA, FTC, and other consumer protection and health authorities.
• Support development of privacy policies, terms of service, and customer-facing legal documentation.
• Advise leadership on legal risks related to direct-to-consumer healthcare, consumer health data, digital health platforms, and AI-enabled features.
• Establish scalable legal review processes for marketing, product launches, and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain succession planning strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Support regulatory strategy and risk management for consumer health products.
• Manage outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Build legal infrastructure to support rapid startup scaling.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to healthtech, digital health, or direct-to-consumer companies.
• Experience with data privacy and consumer data regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA.
• Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience advising on marketing claims, advertising compliance, or consumer protection law.
• Experience working in a direct-to-consumer business environment is preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements from FDA, FTC, and other health authorities.
• Experience managing legal risks related to AI-enabled health features.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus system tied to objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Flexible, fully remote work environment supporting autonomy and ownership.
• Opportunities for career growth and the ability to shape and develop the legal function as the company scales.
• Work within a fast-paced startup environment where contributions directly impact company growth and strategy.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.

Additional Details

• The role will begin as a part-time contract for 1–2 months, transitioning to a full-time position.

Recruiting Process

1. Screening call with HR
2. Interview with Director of Regulatory and Quality
3. Interview with Chief Medical Officer and Head of Brand and Communication
4. Final interview with Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer