General Counsel

Waymark

General Counsel leading legal strategies for Waymark, a healthcare technology company serving Medicaid populations. Advising the CEO and Board while building a legal function in a complex regulatory environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $240,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on healthcare regulations, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead legal teams and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and boards in a dynamic environment.

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Healthcare Compliance Program DevelopmentCorporate Governance AdvisoryLegal Team LeadershipEnterprise Risk ManagementC-Suite Advisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ExpertiseRegulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationPrivacy Program ManagementInformation Security OversightHealthcare RegulationsValue-Based Care AgreementsFraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) ManagementStark Law KnowledgeAnti-Kickback Statute (AKS) Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar AdmissionIn-House Counsel Registration

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyRegulated IndustryCorporate Legal MattersVendor Risk ManagementStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on legal, regulatory, and enterprise risk matters, including equity, financing, and corporate governance.
Build, lead, and develop Waymark's legal team, establishing scalable processes and systems as the company grows.
Oversee corporate legal matters and commercial contracting of the highest complexity, including value-based care agreements, vendor and supply agreements, and strategic partnerships.
Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance program addressing HIPAA/privacy, fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and other state and federal healthcare regulations.
Own Waymark's privacy program, ensuring appropriate policies, controls, and cross-functional practices for handling sensitive patient and member data.
Oversee Waymark's information security function, partnering with technology teams on security policy, incident response, and vendor risk management.
Establish and manage enterprise risk management protocols tailored to a scaling healthcare technology company, proactively identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory, and operational risk.
Provide clear, practical, and creative legal guidance to stakeholders across the business, often under short timelines and amid ambiguity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be admitted to the bar and in good standing, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., registered in-house status), in the state where the position is located.
15+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house leadership experience, ideally within healthcare, health tech, or another regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience building and leading a legal function—including compliance and privacy programs—from the ground up.
Proven experience advising C-suite executives and/or a Board of Directors on strategic, legal, and risk matters.
Experience managing and developing legal and compliance team members.
Passionate about improving healthcare for underserved communities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.