Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting and Negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and clinical contracts, including licensing, collaboration, research, and vendor agreements.
Manage redlines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, market access, sales and other departments’ requirements.
Maintain and improve contract templates and related policies and procedures to support deal cycles.
Regulatory and Compliance Support
Advise on compliance regarding healthcare regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback, Sunshine Act, etc.), product claims and advertising, and data privacy laws (US and global).
Act as a go-to resource on data privacy, helping build, mature, and operationalize Big Health's privacy program (policies, assessments, vendor diligence, and incident response) as the company scales.
Internal Legal Operations and Cross-Functional Support
that empower—not hinder—the teams delivering patient impact
Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal questions and translate complex laws into practical guardrails for business teams.
Contribute to the development of scalable legal workflows and policies.
Required Qualifications
Education & Credentials
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California, Massachusetts, or Delaware preferred).
3–5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house in healthcare, digital health, or life sciences.
Core Legal Expertise
Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations for software-based medical devices, HIPAA, and federal and state fraud and abuse laws.
Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and other U.S. state privacy laws) and demonstrated experience operationalizing privacy compliance programs; CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification is a plus.
Technical & Business Skills
Ability to interpret and apply healthcare and data protection regulations in a practical, business-enabling manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts and tailor messaging for varied, cross-functional audiences.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Comfort working cross-functionally with product, compliance, commercial, and regulatory teams.
Mindset & Attributes
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Collaborative and low-ego approach — able to balance risk mitigation with operational agility.
Mission-driven, with genuine interest in digital health, patient impact, data privacy, and ethical innovation.
Genuine enthusiasm for privacy as a discipline, and excitement about growing and championing Big Health's privacy program as a core part of this role.
Background and Life at Big Health
- Backed by leading venture capital firms.
- Big Health’s products are used by large multinational employers and major health plans to help improve sleep and mental health. Our digital therapeutics are available to more than 62 million Medicare beneficiaries.
- Surround yourself with the smartest, most enthusiastic, and most dedicated people you'll ever meet—people who listen well, learn from their mistakes, and when things go wrong, generously pull together to help each other out. Having a bigger heart and a small ego are central to our values.
- Enjoy benefits including a generous vacation policy, professional development fund, flexible working arrangements, and more.
- Competitive salary packages including stock options.
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