Senior Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company dedicated to facilitating easy, effective healthcare experiences for patients. Ro offers nationwide telehealth, lab, and pharmacy services through its vertically integrated platform, serving millions of patients across the US, including areas previously underserved.

About the role

This role supports Ro’s mission by addressing various aspects of employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and terminations. It also involves advising on benefits and equity questions, managing employment disputes, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Avoid 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.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• 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

We’ve Got You Covered

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome qualified candidates of all races, creeds, genders, and sexuality to apply. Ro is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].