Legal Counsel

Nacre Capital

. Advise internal teams on compliance with key US healthcare statutes, including HIPAA/HITECH, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, and FDA regulations where applicable .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, ChileSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US healthcare compliance, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law, while effectively drafting and negotiating complex agreements within the medical and life sciences sectors. Strong communication skills facilitate the translation of legal concepts into actionable business advice.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeActive Bar Admission8+ Years Practicing LawExpertise in HIPAA and FDA RegulationsComplex Agreement Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Healthcare ComplianceDrafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal Risk IdentificationRegulatory Inquiry Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

HIPAAAnti-Kickback StatuteStark LawFalse Claims ActClinical Trial AgreementsManaged Care ContractsSaaS LicensesVendor AgreementsDigital HealthBiotech

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise internal teams on compliance with key US healthcare statutes, including HIPAA/HITECH, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, the False Claims Act, and FDA regulations where applicable
Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including Clinical Trial Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Managed Care/Provider contracts, SaaS/Software licenses, vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships
Work with Compliance and IT Security to align product features, data-sharing pipelines, and patient interactions with HIPAA, state privacy laws, and emerging health data rules
Identify operational and legal risks across product launches, marketing initiatives, and clinical integrations, providing pragmatic solutions
Handle pre-litigation disputes, oversee regulatory inquiries, and support internal compliance investigations
Coordinate with outside specialized counsel on regulatory filings, intellectual property, or litigation matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active bar admission in good standing in at least one US state
8+ years of practicing law, with significant experience either in-house at a US medical device, biotech, digital health, or healthcare delivery company, or within a recognized healthcare practice group at a national law firm
Expertise navigating core US healthcare frameworks, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law, and FDA guidelines
Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in the medical or life sciences sector
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable advice for cross-functional business partners
Fluency in English is a MUST
CV/Resumé and Cover Letter submissions MUST be in English