FuturHealth · 1 day ago
General Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $362K/yr
8+ years expFuturHealth is on a mission to create a product that empowers individuals to take charge of their wellbeing through personalized health services. The General Counsel will oversee all legal and regulatory affairs, manage risk, and advise the executive team on legal implications of business decisions while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the board of directors, applicable stakeholders, and outside counsel, as appropriate, on corporate governance matters, board relations, and entity management. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws
Provide legal interpretation and guidance on telehealth, HIPAA, FDA, FTC, state healthcare regulations, and emerging data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations, and keep leadership apprised of new legislation or regulations which might impact the business in any way. Oversee government relations including maintaining relationships with outside firms and working to influence legislative and regulatory policies to positively impact healthcare as well as FuturHealth’s interests
Define and manage the contract management and tracking system; establish guidelines/checklists for individuals reviewing routine contracts; draft, review and assist in negotiating selected contracts, including vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, marketing partnerships, and payer/provider agreements. Support fundraising, M&A, and strategic partnerships
Proactively identify legal and compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and establish policies and controls that balance legal requirements with business goals
Advise on employment law, compensation plans, employee policies, and dispute resolution. Partner with the People & Talent team to support policy development compliant with federal labor and benefit requirements and other employment matters
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and department heads on business strategy, product design, consumer engagement, and international expansion considerations. Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect FuturHealth
Oversee relationships with outside counsel to ensure effective, efficient, and budget-conscious use of resources
Manage pre-litigation disputes and, if necessary, oversee litigation strategy and execution
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
8–12+ years of legal practice, with significant experience in healthcare, healthtech, or other regulated industries
Proven background advising early-stage or high-growth companies
Demonstrated experience with corporate governance, healthcare regulations, commercial contracts, and data/privacy compliance
Strong track record of balancing legal rigor with business pragmatism
Multi-state experience
Excellent judgment with the ability to make decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
Strong communicator able to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice
Effective leader who can build trust across executives, employees, regulators, and external partners
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a high-growth environment
Preferred
Experience with fundraising and M&A transactions
Familiarity with insurance and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulatory environments
Prior in-house counsel experience at a healthtech or consumer-facing technology company
Benefits
Fully remote work policy
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 Company Holidays plus Floating Holiday flexibility for added personal convenience
Paid Parental Leave (US Only)
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement (401k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
SmartSpend discounts
SoFi financial tools
One Medical care
Rightway healthcare navigation
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits (State Specific)
New hire swag and company equipment (laptop, software) for a seamless start
Authentic startup exposure with opportunities to make a tangible impact
A culture built on autonomy, accountability, and results-driven success
Company
FuturHealth
FuturHealth is an online personalized weight management program offering prescription medications, nutrition plans, and telehealth support.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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