Healthcare Regulatory Counsel

GoodRx

. Independently draft, review, and negotiate employee benefits vendor and service agreements, amendments, and renewals .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in healthcare regulatory counseling, commercial contract drafting, and negotiation, with a strong focus on employee benefits and compliance. Capable of managing complex legal matters independently while fostering cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders.

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Juris DoctorHealthcare Regulatory CounselingCommercial Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsAI Governance Processes

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContract NegotiationEmployee Benefits AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentDocument DraftingHealthcare Fraud and AbuseTelehealth RegulationsERISA FamiliarityHIPAA Familiarity

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional Relationship BuildingWorkload PrioritizationProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyDigital HealthThird-Party Benefits AdministrationAI-Enabled ProductsConsumer Healthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently draft, review, and negotiate employee benefits vendor and service agreements, amendments, and renewals
Address service commitments, fees, data use, confidentiality, liability, indemnification, termination, and compliance obligations
Identify benefits-related regulatory and contractual issues and coordinate with privacy and security partners
Engage specialized benefits counsel on complex plan, tax, or fiduciary matters
Lead healthcare regulatory legal reviews of products, features, programs, and partnerships from concept through launch
Translate complex requirements into clear recommendations, practical alternatives, and safeguards
Assess federal and state healthcare requirements involving pharmacy, telehealth, professional licensure, corporate practice of medicine, healthcare fraud and abuse, referral arrangements, and consumer-facing healthcare activities
Review proposed AI tools, vendors, features, and use cases with Product, Engineering, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance
Evaluate AI healthcare regulatory implications, intended use, data handling, transparency, human oversight, and contractual protections
Develop and apply AI review criteria and approval processes
Document recommendations and escalate novel, high-impact, or unresolved risks
Triage incoming contracts and regulatory projects, clarify scope, identify risks and dependencies, recommend priorities, and coordinate ownership
Manage assigned matters through completion and communicate status and timing
Exercise independent judgment on significant and ambiguous issues and recommend actionable paths
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to contracts, product requirements, internal guidance, and review practices
Develop templates, contract playbooks, review checklists, and training
Serve as a trusted subject matter resource and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and other legal matters
Review and comply with company safety and security policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Eligibility to practice in the jurisdiction required for the role
At least 8 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination
Substantial healthcare regulatory counseling experience
Commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience
Experience reviewing employee benefits vendors or service agreements
Ability to identify issues requiring specialized benefits, privacy, or security expertise
Experience advising healthcare, digital health, or technology businesses on product development, commercial arrangements, and applicable regulatory requirements
Ability to independently manage complex, novel matters and evaluate incomplete information
Strong negotiation, legal research, writing, and communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-functional relationships
Ability to prioritize varied workloads and coordinate multiple reviewers
Ability to improve legal processes in a fast-moving environment
Familiarity with ERISA and HIPAA requirements, as relevant to contracts and product reviews, is preferred
Familiarity with third-party benefits administration is preferred
In-house experience at a healthcare technology, pharmacy, telehealth, or consumer healthcare company is preferred
Experience evaluating AI-enabled products, enterprise AI tools, or AI vendor agreements and supporting AI governance processes is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual cash bonuses or commission
Annual equity grants
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with a company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Unlimited vacation
13 paid holidays
72 hours of sick leave
Mental wellness programs
Financial wellness programs
Fertility benefits
Generous parental leave
Pet insurance
Supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities