Vice President, Legal

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Business Lawyer for the role of Vice President, Legal to support our value-based care initiatives and healthcare product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of value-based care agreements, including risk-sharing and alternative payment models.
• Advise on provider, payer, and vendor agreements aligned with value-based reimbursement structures.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable federal and state healthcare laws.
• Provide counsel on Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including reimbursement, coverage, and program integrity requirements.
• Support clinical operations for direct care team.
• Interpret and advise on healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute).
• Support compliance strategies for evolving value-based care models.
• Advise on healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA and related state regulations.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure compliant handling of patient data and health information.
• Support incident response and risk mitigation related to data privacy.
• Support Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to support the development of new healthcare products and services.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks in product design and propose practical solutions.
• Enable scalable, compliant growth strategies, including market expansion and new partnerships.
• Work closely with operations, commercial, finance, human resources, information technology and leadership teams including market presidents.
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Support training and internal policy development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 5–10+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
• Deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulatory frameworks
• Experience with healthcare contracting, especially value-based care arrangements
• Strong understanding of healthcare privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA)
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
• Practical, business-oriented legal judgment
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting healthcare technology or digital health products
• Familiarity with risk-based provider arrangements and payer contracting
• Background in startup or high-growth environments
• Working knowledge of state healthcare regulations and multi-state operations