Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy

Overview

A leading virtual healthcare platform focused on women's and family health is seeking a Senior Counsel - Product and Privacy. This role will serve as a key legal partner to Product, Engineering, Clinical, and Data teams, providing guidance on privacy, data governance, and product development to support growth and compliance.

Responsibilities

Product Counseling

• Act as the primary legal advisor for product and engineering teams.
• Provide counsel on product design, user flows, consent mechanisms, disclosures, marketing claims, and terms of use.
• Collaborate with teams to identify legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies aligned with business goals.
• Support responsible implementation of AI-enabled features and data-driven tools.

Privacy & Data Governance

• Advise on HIPAA and other applicable U.S. privacy laws, as well as relevant global privacy considerations.
• Assist in developing, operationalizing, and maintaining the organization’s privacy program.
• Provide guidance on data use, vendor data practices, and third-party integrations to ensure appropriate protections.
• Draft and maintain privacy-related documentation, including policies, internal training materials, and contract terms.
• Work closely with Security and Compliance teams to align privacy and data governance practices.

Commercial & Contract Support

• Advise on privacy and data security provisions in vendor, partner, and customer agreements, including data sharing agreements, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and technology integration contracts.
• Manage engagements with external parties on data privacy matters.
• Partner with Commercial Legal teams to streamline privacy and product-related contracting processes.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations teams to provide timely and actionable legal advice.
• Contribute to the development of scalable product review and documentation processes.
• Stay current on legal and industry developments relevant to digital health, privacy, and product innovation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience in technology, digital health, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong background in product counseling within fast-paced environments.
• Substantial experience advising on HIPAA and broader U.S. privacy frameworks.
• Proven ability to partner directly with product and engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on AI-enabled or data-intensive products.
• Familiarity with telehealth or digital healthcare business models.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing employee benefit plan design, including ERISA.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience working in high-growth or startup environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $200,000 - $240,000 per year.
• Eligibility for equity and benefits.
• Benefits include employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plans.
• Access to comprehensive healthcare platform services including mental health, reproductive health, family planning, and pediatrics.
• Wellness partnerships and whole-self care programs.
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration days.
• 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (after one year of employment).
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting for U.S.-based employees.

Note: Benefits apply to full-time U.S.-based employees only; contractors are ineligible.

Location & Work Model

• Primarily based in the New York Metropolitan area, with remote options in San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, and Seattle, WA.
• New York office requires onsite presence three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
• San Francisco/Bay Area and Seattle teams participate in quarterly in-person collaboration days.
• This role requires active work authorization in the United States.