Overview
A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Senior Counsel, Regulatory to serve as a key strategic partner during a pivotal growth phase. This role involves collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Privacy teams to support innovation and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. The primary focus will be on health laws and regulations impacting patient care and the development of innovative technology products. While preference is given to candidates based in New York, exceptional candidates nationwide will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Act as an embedded regulatory advisor to Clinical and Operations teams, providing real-time guidance on clinical practice, telehealth modalities, practice operations, and regulatory implications for product development.
- Collaborate with Clinical and Compliance teams on policy development, audit responses, and remediation strategies, offering legal interpretation of healthcare regulations.
- Translate complex healthcare regulations into practical, actionable guidance and tools for Clinical and Operations teams.
- Anticipate regulatory challenges and proactively develop solutions that enable business objectives while ensuring compliance.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to position regulatory guidance as a business enabler rather than an obstacle.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years post-bar admission legal experience with significant healthcare regulatory expertise, especially in health technology, corporate practice of medicine, behavioral health clinical practice, and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM).
- Deep understanding of multi-state healthcare regulations, including telehealth, within evolving regulatory environments.
- Experience serving as a trusted advisor to Clinical, Operations, and/or Compliance teams in a healthcare technology setting.
- Proven ability to translate complex healthcare regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to balance compliance obligations with business objectives in fast-paced organizations.
- Strong communication skills and political savvy to navigate 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 and Benefits
- Base salary range: $179,200 - $280,000, dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
- Potential eligibility for equity grants based on position and level.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Equity compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work-from-home stipend
- Therapy reimbursement
- 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
- Fertility benefits including annual reimbursement and membership
- 13 paid holidays plus a holiday break between December 25th and December 31st
- Flexible paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and professional development opportunities
Location
Preference for candidates based in New York; exceptional candidates nationwide will be considered.
Additional Information
The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities during the application and interview process. The employer participates in E-Verify.
Applicants should be cautious of recruitment fraud and only apply through official channels.