Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance
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Modern HealthHealthcare SaaS
Remote - US, at least six hours between 8 am and 5 pm Pacific timeFull-TimeSenior
Salary140624 - 206800 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Approximately 8-10 years
Requirements
- Approximately 8-10 years of combined healthcare regulatory, privacy, product counseling, and/or compliance experience
- Time at a healthcare or health technology company operating in a heavily regulated space, a mid‑ to large‑sized law firm, and/or a government agency
- J.D. from a top‑tier law school
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
- Meaningful experience advising on U.S. healthcare regulatory matters (e.g., ERISA/ACA Market reforms, anti‑kickback laws, corporate practice restrictions, telehealth, professional licensure, and related state and federal regimes)
- Familiarity with healthcare privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA and state health privacy laws)
- Familiarity with major U.S. state and global privacy frameworks (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR)
- Experience applying privacy frameworks in product or operational contexts
- Demonstrated experience advising on digital health or technology products, including counseling on launches and ongoing product development in a regulated environment
- Demonstrated experience advising on the legal, regulatory, and policy issues surrounding the development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning models in a regulated industry
- Knowledge of responsible AI principles, data governance for training, and emerging global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act)
- Experience helping to build or operationalize compliance programs in healthcare or another highly regulated industry (e.g., policies and procedures, training, investigations, audits, or certifications)
- Proven ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical teams (e.g., engineering, clinical, operations, marketing, sales, security) and with senior leadership
- Excellent legal and business judgment
- Extremely strong written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide practical, business-focused advice on healthcare regulatory issues, including leading guidance on applicable federal employer benefits regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA market reforms), anti‑kickback, corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, professional licensure, and related state and federal laws regulating the provision of mental health and wellness services.
- Counsel product, clinical, and operations teams on how to design, build, and launch products and features in a highly regulated environment, consistent with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Manage and coordinate U.S. and international regulatory reviews for new offerings and market expansions, including engagement with outside counsel as needed.
- Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and rule‑making developments in digital health and healthcare delivery that may impact Modern Health’s business objectives, and help shape Modern Health’s positions.
- Serve as legal advisor on privacy and data governance, with a focus on healthcare privacy (e.g., HIPAA and analogous state laws) and global privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy, and other non‑U.S. regimes), as well as support the compliance efforts related to comprehensive U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and the fulfillment of individual data rights (e.g., access, deletion, correction).
- Draft and advise on legal frameworks governing the ethical and compliant use of data for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, including data governance for training sets.
- Advise on the legal and regulatory implications of AI/ML usage in mental health and wellness products, including guidance related to potential classification as a medical device (e.g., FDA guidance) or similar government oversight.
- Help support Modern Health’s regulatory and compliance frameworks, including internal structures and processes appropriate for a fast‑growing, global health technology company.
- Act as a thought partner to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on digital health, regulatory, privacy, AI, and compliance strategy.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance team to ensure consistency of advice and alignment with company objectives.
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