Deputy General Counsel

Summary

Join Maven Clinic as their Deputy General Counsel, Digital Healthcare, a critical leadership role shaping the future of digital health. You will provide healthcare, compliance, and privacy expertise, managing a team of legal professionals. Responsibilities include guiding product and AI development, building scalable systems, leading privacy programs, managing healthcare compliance, acting as a strategic legal partner, advising on contracting strategy, and partnering across legal teams. This role requires 12+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years in-house in healthcare or a similarly regulated environment, deep expertise in healthcare law and privacy frameworks, and strong product counseling skills. Maven offers a flexible hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 12+ years of legal experience, including at least 5+ years in-house in healthcare, digital health, or similarly regulated environments
• Deep expertise in healthcare law, US and global privacy frameworks, and healthcare regulatory obligations
• Strong background in product counseling, with demonstrated ability to influence fast-moving teams with clear, business-aware guidance
• Track record of building or leading compliance programs, including people management experience
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder who brings clarity, pragmatism, and confidence to complex topics

Responsibilities

• Guide Product and AI Development: Provide strategic counsel to product, engineering, clinical, and operations teams on healthcare and regulatory considerations across the product lifecycle, including AI-powered features and decision support. Develop a framework for responsible AI implementation that balances innovation with regulatory compliance and ethical considerations
• Lead a High-Impact Team: Develop and manage a team of legal professionals with a focus on business results. Create opportunities for team members to grow their skills and take on increasing responsibility. Align team structure and capabilities with Maven's business needs
• Build Scalable Systems & Cross-Functional Alignment: Develop and maintain healthcare compliance frameworks, privacy protocols, and product review processes that reflect a deep understanding of Maven’s business. Build strong, collaborative relationships across business teams to streamline regulatory review, compliance documentation, and cross-functional decision-making
• Lead Practical Privacy Programs: Oversee Maven’s privacy program, in collaboration with security and data stakeholders. Develop and implement comprehensive privacy strategies that address HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and emerging global privacy laws while enabling Maven’s data-driven business model
• Manage Healthcare Compliance: Lead a small, focused compliance team and ensure alignment with federal and state healthcare laws, payer requirements, and clinical operations
• Act as a Strategic Legal Partner: Anticipate legal and regulatory risks early and work cross-functionally to address them while advancing Maven’s roadmap. Establish protocols for product compliance reviews, regulatory assessments, and develop healthcare strategies that protect Maven while enabling business objectives
• Advise on Contracting Strategy: Support Commercial Legal with healthcare subject matter guidance on all contracts. Develop standardized regulatory provisions that address healthcare specific requirements while streamlining the contracting process
• Partner Across Legal Teams : Work closely with the Legal teams to ensure seamless integration across the business. Develop joint workflows and communication channels that enable efficient collaboration between legal specialties and create a unified approach to supporting Maven's business objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience advising on legal and ethical implications of AI in healthcare or other complex data environments is strongly desired
• Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to provide clear guidance in evolving regulatory landscapes
• Familiarity with privacy program management tools is a plus

Benefits

• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting