Legal Counsel

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Synapticure

Synapticure

Synapticure provides personalized virtual care to individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. Their expert team offers 24/7 support via telehealth, focusing on proactive care to improve outcomes and sim...

Health Care Providers & Services
11-50
Founded 2019

Description

  • Design, implement, and oversee a scalable healthcare compliance program including policies, training, and internal monitoring frameworks.
  • Provide legal guidance on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, fraud and abuse (Stark and Anti‑Kickback Statute), corporate practice of medicine, and multi‑state telehealth requirements.
  • Advise on MSO/PC structures, payer contracting compliance, billing, coding, reimbursement, and Medicare/Medicaid participation issues.
  • Anticipate and communicate regulatory trends and advise executive leadership on risk and strategic opportunities.
  • Oversee internal investigations, audits, and privacy/security initiatives in partnership with technology and clinical operations teams.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate payer, health system, vendor, technology, and life sciences partnership agreements while maintaining corporate and compliance boundaries.
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and review workflows to streamline approvals across the organization.
  • Provide day‑to‑day legal counsel on corporate governance, employment, risk management, and marketing matters and translate legal advice into practical operational solutions.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for outside counsel and manage outside legal resources to align with company strategy.
  • Educate and train internal teams on contracting best practices and healthcare regulatory requirements; support strategic initiatives, corporate development, and special projects as the company scales.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 5–10+ years of legal experience, ideally including both law firm and in‑house roles within healthcare or health technology.
  • Demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulatory areas including HIPAA, fraud and abuse (Stark and AKS), corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, payer contracting, and MSO/PC structures.
  • Experience designing, managing, or scaling healthcare compliance programs for growth‑stage or technology‑enabled healthcare companies.
  • Experience advising on billing, coding, reimbursement, and Medicare/Medicaid participation issues.
  • Proven ability to assess and communicate legal and regulatory risk while balancing business objectives and to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a record of cross‑functional collaboration with leadership, operations, and clinical teams.
  • Preferred: experience in telehealth or tech‑enabled healthcare environments and familiarity with value‑based care models and payer/provider partnerships.
  • Preferred: exposure to life sciences collaborations and related regulatory considerations and understanding of data privacy frameworks beyond HIPAA (e.g., CCPA, GDPR).
  • Preferred: experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising or M&A activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Flexible scheduling and remote‑first work environment with occasional travel to Chicago or regional gatherings.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a fast‑growing healthcare organization.

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