Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary advisor on corporate, healthcare regulatory, litigation, commercial, product, employment, and privacy issues.

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and interpret their implications into concise, actionable advice for product, clinical, and operations teams.

• Work in collaboration with operational, clinical, and marketing leaders to ensure adherence to laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, and Corporate Practice of Medicine.

• Offer business-oriented advice regarding the use and implications of artificial intelligence and other technologies in healthcare initiatives.

• Draft, amend, and provide counsel on contract stipulations for health plans, vendors, and partners.

• Create contracting templates and playbooks, encompassing service agreements, BAAs, NDAs, and various other agreements.

• Offer legal and regulatory insight on Medicaid, Medicare, value-based care, and product development to advance commercial strategies.

• Recognize legal risks early and assist in designing compliant solutions.

• Establish legal processes and policies that facilitate risk mitigation, compliance, and business enablement.

• Oversee the work and expenditures of outside counsel.

• Collaborate with clinical operations on compliance in care delivery, documentation standards, authorization requirements, and billing compliance.

• Partner with the People team to provide compliance training, onboarding, and develop workforce policies.

• Address the company’s litigation requirements.

• Represent the Pair Team in discussions with partners, health plans, and regulatory bodies.

• Report directly to the Head of Legal.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of healthcare legal experience with direct involvement in federal programs (Medicare, Medicaid, or both) and the regulatory frameworks that govern them (CMS, OIG, HIPAA, FWA).

• At least 3 years of legal experience within a digital health company, health plan, provider, or managed care organization operating in Medicaid and/or Medicare programs.

• Proven ability to navigate an ambiguous, fast-paced environment; experience in a startup or high-growth company is highly desirable.

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare regulatory landscape and its practical application to technology products and digital health services.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex regulatory requirements in simple terms and provide risk/benefit recommendations to business leaders.

• Capability to multitask, prioritize, and manage various projects and responsibilities.

• Experience in developing processes, procedures, and workflows that support sustainable business scaling.

• Strong collaborative abilities with thought leaders from clinical, operations, finance, and leadership sectors.

• Demonstrated capacity to prioritize competing demands and make risk-aware decisions.

• Mission-driven and dedicated to enhancing outcomes for underserved communities.

• Familiarity with value-based care contracts, capitation arrangements, or risk-bearing entities and their compliance implications is advantageous.

• Direct experience in pre-litigation and litigation matters, as well as managing outside counsel, is a plus.

• Relevant certifications in healthcare, privacy, or similar fields are a bonus.

• Must meet Pair Team's employment eligibility verification criteria (E-Verify).

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity compensation package.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and company contributions to HSA.

• Remote-first work environment with provided equipment and a $100/month home office stipend.

• Flexible PTO policy and 12 paid holidays.

• Complete company-paid life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• Access to backup childcare, caregiver concierge services, and financial advisory resources.