Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare

Red Cell Partners

. Lead legal work across Red Cell's healthcare portfolio .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $360,000 - $440,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive healthcare legal expertise, particularly in regulatory and privacy compliance, with a strong command of HIPAA, state health privacy laws, and healthcare fraud regulations. Proven ability to lead legal functions and manage teams effectively in high-pressure environments.

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J.D. LicenseHealthcare Legal ExperienceHIPAA ComplianceRegulatory and Privacy ComplianceTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Legal WorkCommercial Agreements NegotiationData-Flow AnalysisAnti-Kickback Statute KnowledgeStark Law KnowledgeHealthcare Fraud and Abuse RulesBAA NegotiationHealth Data Use ComplianceTelehealth RegulationsClinical Operations Familiarity

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentTeam-OrientedHigh-EnergyProactive

Tools & Technologies

AI Legal TechProductivity Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Healthcare PortfolioHealth TechDigital HealthcareVenture FinancingEquity Incentive PlansSell-Side M&AVenture-Backed StartupsLegal Function Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal work across Red Cell's healthcare portfolio
Report directly to the General Counsel
Coordinate with internal teams and outside advisors
Lead regulatory, privacy, commercial, and corporate legal work for healthcare companies
Conduct HIPAA and data-flow analysis for new products
Negotiate BAAs and key commercial agreements
Assess referral and compensation arrangements under the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
Own healthcare regulatory and privacy matters involving HIPAA, state health privacy laws, BAAs, health data use, fraud and abuse, telehealth, and licensure
Work with engineers through C-suite leaders and own legal outcomes for mission-critical healthcare companies
Build the healthcare legal function

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and currently licensed to practice and in good standing in your U.S. jurisdiction
12+ years of healthcare legal experience, including substantial in-house time, with a demonstrated track record of running regulatory and commercial workstreams independently
At least 5 years working with health tech or digital healthcare companies, with direct responsibility for regulatory and privacy compliance
Experience managing and developing other lawyers, including setting priorities across a team and reviewing their work
Deep, hands-on command of HIPAA and state health privacy laws, BAAs and health data use, and healthcare fraud and abuse rules (Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, beneficiary inducement)
Sound, independent judgment under pressure.
Team-oriented, high-energy, and proactive. You are someone who gets things done and makes the work better for everyone around them.
Preferred: Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts (e.g., vendor, SaaS, services)
Preferred: Familiarity with telehealth, clinical operations, reimbursement, or FDA-regulated products
Preferred: Experience with venture financings, equity incentive plans, and sell-side M&A
Preferred: Experience with venture studio or incubation models, or standing up a legal function at early-stage companies
Preferred: Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth startups
Preferred: Experience using AI legal tech or other productivity tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows
100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind.
Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux.