Head of Regulatory & Compliance

Overview

A healthcare technology company is seeking a Head of Compliance and Regulatory to join their Legal team. This role reports to the General Counsel and will lead the design and execution of the organization's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy. The position involves serving as the primary subject matter expert on regulatory frameworks such as ERISA, HIPAA, IRS, state-level TPA, privacy, and insurance regulations. The goal is to implement and refine a proactive, scalable compliance infrastructure to support rapid growth and evolving risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a mature, scalable GRC framework to oversee regulatory risks, obligations, and internal policies
• Act as the internal compliance and regulatory point-person for Revenue, Marketing, and other teams
• Manage ongoing compliance obligations, including license applications, renewals, and regulatory filings
• Collaborate with the Product Team to ensure new and existing product initiatives comply with applicable regulations
• Establish and maintain protocols for internal and external investigations, risk assessments, and incident response
• Provide general legal support as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a U.S. law school
• Admission to a state bar
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory and compliance roles
• Practical knowledge of key regulatory regimes relevant to healthcare technology and benefits (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, IRS, state TPA, privacy, insurance)
• Proven experience building compliance programs from the ground up, preferably in high-growth or startup environments
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and contribute hands-on to ensure organizational success
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in rapidly evolving startup settings
• Strong sense of individual accountability and commitment to feedback

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $240,000 - $270,000, dependent on qualifications and applicable laws
• Eligibility for equity incentive plans
• Competitive benefits including flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, and telehealth services

Location

• Headquarters located in New York City
• Remote work is acceptable with occasional travel to headquarters required

Additional Information

• This employer is unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for employment visas at this time.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruiting process upon request