Head Of Legal

About the role

As the Head of Legal, you will lead our legal team and provide strategic guidance and support to our organization on a wide range of legal matters. Drawing upon your experience in big law and in-house roles, preferably within the healthcare or technology sectors, you will play a key role in shaping our legal strategy, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare technology.

This position offers a hybrid work model with occasional in-person requirements at our NYC office.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Develop and implement our company's legal strategy, aligning legal priorities with business objectives and ensuring that legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and compliance with corporate governance best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop our contracting strategy across both commercial and provider relationships in collaboration with our new Director, Legal Contracts.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to move legal processes and contracts forward in a timely and transparent manner. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing healthcare technology companies.
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively, working closely with cross-functional teams to address legal and regulatory challenges proactively.
• Provide guidance on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright issues, and oversee the protection of the company's intellectual property assets.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including coordinating with external counsel, conducting investigations, and representing the company in legal proceedings as necessary.
• Support corporate transactions as needed, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, by providing legal due diligence, negotiation support, and transactional support.

Your Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a combination of big law and in-house experience, preferably in the healthcare or technology sectors.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team of legal professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate legal and regulatory trends, assess their impact on the business, and develop proactive strategies to address emerging challenges.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, including key market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify creative solutions, and make sound recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and navigate ambiguity with confidence and resilience.