Fractional General Counsel

About the Role

PsychPlus is seeking an experienced Fractional General Counsel to provide executive-level legal leadership on a part-time or contract basis. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, overseeing legal affairs, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, telehealth requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Develop practical strategies to mitigate business and compliance risks.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements.
• Oversee vendor, partnership, employment, contractor, licensing, technology, and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Support commercial transactions and business initiatives through legal review.
• Advise on physician practice operations and healthcare regulations.
• Provide guidance on HIPAA, telehealth regulations, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and related compliance requirements.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and policy development.
• Advise executive leadership on governance, corporate structure, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage legal disputes, claims, and investigations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and specialized legal matters.
• Evaluate litigation strategies and settlement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant healthcare law expertise.
• Extensive experience supporting physician group practices.
• Previous experience as a General Counsel, Fractional General Counsel, or senior in-house healthcare counsel preferred.
• Deep knowledge of HIPAA, healthcare regulatory compliance, telehealth laws, corporate governance, employment law, and commercial contracting.
• Experience supporting high-growth healthcare organizations or digital health companies is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and business judgment.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership.