Senior Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services, enabled by a vertically integrated platform that spans diagnosis, medication delivery, and ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every U.S. county, including 99% of primary care deserts. Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in healthcare, New York, and for women and parents, earning more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, actionable advice on all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.
• Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including remote arrangements and cross-border employment questions.
• Partner with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity questions in support of Ro’s overall compensation structure.
• Manage employment-related disputes through resolution, including pre-dispute response, alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and coordination with outside counsel and insurers.
• Assist with other litigation matters across the organization, including commercial disputes involving Ro corporate, its pharmacy subsidiaries, and affiliated physician practices.
• Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employee-facing contexts.
• Anticipate and track changes in relevant laws and keep Ro ahead of them through practical updates and guidance.
• Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of experience in employment law and managing investigations and disputes, including at a law firm and in-house.
• Comfort working across a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience advising on use of AI in the context of employment.
• Flexibility to take on adjacent work in commercial contracts as needed.
• Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other care provider is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Student loan refinancing.
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness.

Pay

The target base salary for this position ranges from $195,900 to $240,000, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package. When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Ro supports flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For team members in the tri-state (NY) area, in-person collaboration at HQ is expected on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside the tri-state area, in-person collaborations occur throughout the year (e.g., during team on-sites).