Head of Legal

Summary

Join Covera as the Head of Legal and lead our legal team, providing strategic guidance and support on a wide range of legal matters. As a key role in shaping our legal strategy, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• JD from a top-tier law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a combination of big law and in-house experience, preferably in the healthcare or technology sectors
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team of legal professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate legal and regulatory trends, assess their impact on the business, and develop proactive strategies to address emerging challenges
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, including key market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory landscape
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify creative solutions, and make sound recommendations to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement our company's legal strategy, aligning legal priorities with business objectives and ensuring that legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and compliance with corporate governance best practices and regulatory requirements
• Develop our contracting strategy across both commercial and provider relationships in collaboration with our new Director, Legal Contracts
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to move legal processes and contracts forward in a timely and transparent manner
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing healthcare technology companies
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate risks effectively, working closely with cross-functional teams to address legal and regulatory challenges proactively
• Provide guidance on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright issues, and oversee the protection of the company's intellectual property assets
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including coordinating with external counsel, conducting investigations, and representing the company in legal proceedings as necessary
• Support corporate transactions as needed, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, by providing legal due diligence, negotiation support, and transactional support

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HRA
• 401k
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Flexible paid time off