Tandem · 7 months ago
Legal Counsel
New York office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $350K/yr
6+ years expTandem is a company focused on rethinking how new therapies are brought to market, leveraging AI in its unique business model. The Strategic Legal Counsel will define and build the legal function, manage legal operations, and serve as a business-aligned leader to drive company strategy while ensuring compliance and managing risk.
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Responsibilities
Own and operationalize Tandem’s legal infrastructure — including contracting, compliance, regulatory posture, and corporate structure
Serve as the internal lead across a network of outside counsel, synthesizing input and driving high-confidence decisions
Build scalable legal workflows that support commercial velocity and cross-functional execution across provider, pharma, vendor, and data relationships
Stay ahead of regulatory developments and industry shifts, turning risk into opportunity where possible
Identify and help implement legal or structural changes that expand Tandem’s capabilities or unlock strategic advantages
Lead company-critical projects where legal is only part of the equation — such as launching new services, structuring external partnerships, or building out new functions
Partner closely with our CEO and leadership team on company-wide priorities, including strategic initiatives, GTM support, and product expansion
Qualification
Preferred
6–15 years of legal experience, ideally with time spent both at a top-tier law firm and in-house at a high-growth company
Fluency across commercial and regulatory domains — ideally including exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated sectors
A track record of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk with speed, and providing clear decision-making frameworks
Familiarity with managing outside counsel and distilling legal complexity into actionable recommendations
Operator mindset — you enjoy building, problem-solving, and contributing to business decisions directly
Strong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effective participant in both internal debates and external relationships
High NPS with your former teammates
Benefits
Fully covered medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Memberships for One Medical, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody.
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 16 weeks of parental leave.
401K plan setup, FSA option, commuter benefits, and DashPass.
Lunch at the office every day and Dinner at the office after 7 pm.
Company
Tandem
Tandem uses AI to handle prior authorizations, affordability, and pharmacy coordination for every Rx.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-01Series A
Leadership Team
Sahir J.
CEO & Founder
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