Health Regulatory Counsel (Healthtech)

TL;DR

Health Regulatory Counsel (Healthtech): Leading legal guidance for the growth of hirify.global's health business with an accent on US healthcare regulatory compliance, telehealth requirements, and privacy matters. Focus on building foundational compliance infrastructure, navigating complex state-by-state licensing, and operationalizing sensitive data handling practices.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York; requires in-person presence Tuesdays and Thursdays

Salary: $168,750 – $250,000

Company

AI-native platform serving the global gay community, currently expanding its ecosystem into health and telemedicine offerings.

What you will do

• Serve as the founding legal partner for the health business, advising on US healthcare regulatory and privacy considerations.
• Advise on telehealth requirements, including CPOM, multi-state licensing, and prescribing restrictions.
• Partner with Product, Marketing, and Operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and consumer protection laws during product development.
• Provide strategic guidance on US privacy laws including HIPAA/HITECH, CCPA, and the Washington My Health My Data Act.
• Define and operationalize policies for handling sensitive user health and quasi-health data.
• Build foundational compliance infrastructure, including HIPAA readiness and data governance practices.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of legal experience focused on healthcare regulations, with in-house or law firm experience advising digital health or telehealth companies.
• Deep expertise in telehealth regulatory compliance (CPOM, multi-state licensing).
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH and state consumer data privacy frameworks.
• Experience applying AKS, FCA, and Stark Law to complex business models.
• JD from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

Nice to have

• Experience advising consumer technology companies at the intersection of health and digital platforms.
• Exposure to 340B program requirements.
• Background in consumer-facing health product development and marketing review.

Culture & Benefits

• Full premium coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to $300,000 in fertility and family-building support (IVF, surrogacy, adoption).
• 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting.
• Industry-leading gender-affirming care with up to 90% cost coverage.
• Flexible vacation policy and two company-wide rest weeks per year.
• Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting.