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Warby Parker · 4 days ago

Assistant General Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$184K/yr - $210K/yr

7+ years exp

Warby Parker is a company dedicated to providing accessible vision care and innovative products. The Assistant General Counsel will support the company's regulatory and compliance efforts, oversee litigation, and provide expert legal counsel on healthcare regulatory matters. This role involves developing compliance strategies, monitoring legislation, and advising on legal matters related to the company's growth initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Advise internal teams on a wide range of healthcare regulatory matters related to the provision of holistic vision care, including optometry and opticianry, state corporate practice of medicine laws, telehealth, FTC and FDA compliance, as well as anti-kickback statutes

Develop and implement compliance strategies, policies, and procedures that support rapid growth and innovative digital health offerings

Support regulatory litigation and enforcement matters, including responding to subpoenas and inquiries, conducting investigations and negotiating resolutions to disputes

Provide legal support for new growth initiatives and partnerships that drive the expansion of the company’s vision care offerings

Monitor new state and federal legislation to ensure compliance

Provide guidance with respect to key agreements with partners and third parties

Advise on the company’s government affairs strategy

Qualification

Healthcare law expertiseRegulatory complianceLitigation managementJuris Doctor (J.D.)Negotiation skillsResearch abilitiesHIPAARetail industry experienceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in New York

Backed by 7+ years of relevant experience in healthcare law, preferably including both law firm and in-house legal department roles, or a combination of training and experience that demonstrates equivalent expertise

Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations relevant to our business, including FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) rules; international regulatory experience considered a plus

Demonstrated skills in providing clear, practical legal guidance, with proven drafting, negotiation, and research abilities

Highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal and business teams