Associate Counsel

Big Health

Associate Counsel providing legal support to drive Big Health's growth in digital therapeutics. Drafting agreements and ensuring compliance while enabling innovation in healthcare.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and clinical contracts while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy laws. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage cross-functional collaboration and legal workflows.

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J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar3–5 Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceStrong Experience Drafting And Negotiating ContractsWorking Knowledge Of Healthcare Regulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceData Privacy LawsHealthcare RegulationsFDA RegulationsHIPAA ComplianceLegal Workflow DevelopmentRisk MitigationOperational Agility

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailProactive Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Digital HealthLife SciencesCommercial ContractsClinical ContractsVendor AgreementsCollaboration AgreementsResearch AgreementsPrivacy ComplianceEthical InnovationPatient Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Familiarity with data privacy and security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) and experience operationalizing privacy compliance
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
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, and ethical innovation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy benefits including a generous vacation policy
Professional development fund
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary packages including stock options