California Licensed Legal Counsel

Job Summary

To support a growing health tech company, the full-time California Licensed Legal Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor across product development, privacy, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting, collaborating with various teams to ensure responsible growth and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to product and engineering teams on new features and regulatory assessments, particularly regarding AI in healthcare
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and advise on data practices to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements while managing the contract lifecycle and maintaining records of key agreements

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California bar membership or eligibility preferred)
• 7-8+ years of legal experience with exposure to healthcare privacy (HIPAA) and technology transactions
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including SaaS and data processing agreements
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders