VP, Associate General Counsel (Hybrid)

Overview

A medical technology organization focused on improving diagnosis and management of serious neurological conditions is seeking an Associate General Counsel. The role reports to the General Counsel and provides strategic legal support across corporate, healthcare regulatory, and other functions. This position acts as a key advisor to senior leadership and requires business-minded legal expertise in corporate governance, securities matters, compliance, employment, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a corporate attorney responsible for SEC compliance, oversee drafting and filing of SEC disclosures.
• Support corporate governance best practices, including board and committee support.
• Ensure compliance with Regulation FD and Nasdaq rules; support insider trading policy.
• Provide counsel on FDA, OIG, CMS, and other federal and state agency regulations, data privacy laws such as HIPAA, and other laws affecting life science companies.
• Advise on healthcare provider engagement, promotion, and market access with practical, compliant solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Counsel on employment law matters, draft and advise on employment agreements and policies.
• Support Compensation Committee matters as needed.
• Implement cost and time-saving processes, controls, and legal department automation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals, mentor others, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
• 15+ years of progressively responsible legal and compliance experience, including law firm and in-house roles supporting at least one life science, healthcare, or medical device company.
• Knowledge of SEC, FDA, and OIG regulatory landscape and general commercial law relevant to the medtech industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate with cross-functional teams, and provide business-oriented legal advice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical development and transactional experience.
• Experience working in a start-up company environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $295,000—$370,000 USD, final offer based on skills, education, work location, and experience.
• Potential bonuses consistent with corporate compensation plans.
• Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role).
• Equity opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid health benefits for employees.
• 50% - 70% employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for dependents (depending on plan selection).
• 100% paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 company wellness days.
• Parental leave policy.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• The organization complies with federal and state transparency laws requiring reporting of transfers of value to healthcare providers.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and compliance with all applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.