Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Overview

Headway’s mission is to build a new mental healthcare system accessible to everyone, focusing on automating administrative tasks and innovating in the mental health tech space.

Company Information

• Founded: Not specified
• Location: Nationwide (New York preferred)
• Funding: Series D, $325M+, led by a16z, Accel, Spark Capital, etc.
• Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Serve as an embedded regulatory thought partner to Clinical and Operations teams
• Provide real-time guidance on clinical practice, telehealth modalities, PC operations, and clinical regulatory implications for product development
• Partner with Clinical and Compliance team on policy development, audit response, and remediation strategies
• Translate complex healthcare regulations into practical guidance and tools for non-legal stakeholders
• Anticipate regulatory challenges and proactively develop solutions that enable business objectives while facilitating compliance
• Build strong relationships across teams to position regulatory guidance as a business enabler rather than an obstacle

Requirements

• 5+ years of post-bar admittance legal experience with significant healthcare regulatory expertise
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to Clinical, Operations, and/or Compliance teams in a healthcare technology environment
• Proven ability to translate complex healthcare regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and political savvy to navigate competing priorities and build effective partnerships
• JD from accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (ability to register as NY in-house counsel required)

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of multi-state healthcare regulations (e.g. telehealth) in evolving regulatory environments
• Ability to balance compliance obligations with business objectives in fast-paced organizations

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $179,200 - $280,000
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 401K, Work-from-Home Stipend, Therapy Reimbursement, 16-week parental leave, Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership, 13 paid holidays, Holiday Break
• Professional Development: Training and professional development opportunities