Overview
A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Senior Counsel, Product to serve as a strategic legal partner to the Research & Development teams during a pivotal growth phase. This role focuses on supporting innovation in mental healthcare technology, with particular emphasis on AI, data usage, and health laws and regulations affecting product development. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to provide real-time regulatory guidance.
While preference is given to candidates based in New York or San Francisco, exceptional candidates nationwide will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Act as an embedded regulatory advisor to Engineering, Product, and Operations teams, providing guidance on healthcare delivery technology, AI, and clinical modalities.
- Translate complex laws and regulations related to AI, data use, and healthcare into practical, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Relevant regulations include TCPA, COPPA, CAN-SPAM, NIST AI RMF and Generative AI Profile, FDA Software as a Medical Device, FTC advertising and marketing, and health claims marketing guidance.
- Anticipate regulatory challenges and proactively develop solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to position legal guidance as a business enabler.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of post-bar admission legal experience with significant expertise in healthcare regulatory law, especially in health technology and product counseling.
- Deep understanding of multi-state healthcare regulations in evolving regulatory environments.
- Experience advising Engineering, Product, and/or Operations teams within a healthcare technology setting.
- Proven ability to simplify complex healthcare regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
- Demonstrated skill in balancing business risk appetite with organizational goals in fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills and political savvy to manage competing priorities and build effective partnerships.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- Ability to register as New York in-house counsel is required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $179,200 to $280,000 annually.
Location
- Preference for candidates based in New York or San Francisco, but exceptional candidates nationwide will be considered.
Additional Information
The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodations should notify the recruiter.
The employer participates in E-Verify.
Applicants should be cautious of recruitment fraud and only apply through official channels. All official communication will come from the organization's verified email domain.