Senior Legal Counsel

Summary

Join LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, as a legal expert providing dedicated support to the U.S. legal function. You will advise internal partners on legal risks, draft and negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with regulations, and build legal processes. This role requires 5-7 years of legal experience in pharmacy and/or digital health, with a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, remote or hybrid work options in Atlanta, and a comprehensive benefits package. LetsGetChecked is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and empowering employees to thrive. Join a dynamic team revolutionizing healthcare and making a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of general legal experience at a law firm or in-house practicing in the pharmacy and/or digital health industry
• Prior experience and familiarity with the legal and regulatory matters relevant to a pharmacy business
• General knowledge of business functions and processes at a pharmacy and/or digital health company, with a working understanding and ability to identify, assess risk and problem solve for legal issues relevant to this business

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support and subject matter expertise to the U.S. legal function on a broad range of matters with a focus on healthcare laws and regulations relating to digital health and the pharmacy sector, including state pharmacy laws, CMS guidelines, telemedicine and relevant advisory opinions
• Advise internal business partners on legal risk affecting the business and its strategies and collaborate on strategies to best manage identified risks
• Maintain a foundational understanding and current awareness of evolving laws, regulations and industry guidance relevant to the pharmacy and digital health industry that may impact the business, including healthcare compliance and pharmacy accreditations
• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts, including services agreements, payor agreements, vendor agreements and other industry-related agreements such as engagements with PBMs and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Ensure that contracting and negotiations comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements while aligning with business objectives
• Partner with business functions such as Product, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical and Marketing to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory and legal requirements
• Build and operationalize core legal processes and implement legal operation tools
• Identify and support the development of training materials and policy and procedure documents on relevant legal and business issues
• Support the domestic and international expansion of the company
• Report to the U.S. General Counsel to escalate business and legal issues as appropriate and support in managing outside counsel relationships on legal matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous in-house experience
• Experience with digital health and/or healthcare industries and related areas such as reimbursement, licensure and credentialing matters
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues and to balance legal risk and business objectives with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong business acumen with the ability to assimilate information effectively, think strategically and execute efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with demonstrated effectiveness in consensus building and negotiations
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, agile, and creative
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest degree
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple constituencies. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across different functions
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously against tight timelines in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Compensation Reviews
• Flexible PTO Policy and 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Free monthly LetsGetChecked tests
• A referral bonus programme
• Internal Opportunities and Careers Clinics
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Wedding leave
• Remote position or hybrid within Atlanta, Georgia
• Base salary of $150,000-$160,000