General Counsel

Rythm

. Serve as the company's primary legal advisor across all areas of the business .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on regulatory compliance, commercial contracting, and strategic business partnership. Proven ability to navigate complex legal landscapes in high-growth consumer and healthcare sectors while balancing risk and innovation.

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10+ Years Legal ExperienceJ.D. From Accredited Law SchoolCLIA, CAP, HIPAA, FDA ComplianceCommercial Contracting and NegotiationExperience as General Counsel

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceClaims Substantiation ManagementLitigation StrategyIntellectual Property ManagementContract Review and NegotiationRisk ManagementCorporate TransactionsDispute ResolutionConsumer Protection RequirementsM&A Transactions

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsExcellent JudgmentStrategic Business PartnershipAbility to Simplify Complex IssuesAutonomous Operation in Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing BusinessesHealthcareWellnessEcommerceVenture-Backed StartupsDiagnosticsHealth TechnologyAdvertising CompliancePrivacy RegulationsSubscription Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the company's primary legal advisor across all areas of the business
Partner closely with founders and executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business decisions
Lead CLIA, CAP, FDA, HIPAA, advertising, privacy, marketing, and regulatory compliance efforts
Provide guidance on claims substantiation, consumer protection requirements, and risk management
Oversee litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and outside counsel relationships
Manage intellectual property, trademarks, licensing, and brand protection initiatives
Review and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and corporate transactions
Advise product, marketing, operations, and growth teams on legal considerations and business opportunities
Develop scalable legal processes, policies, and frameworks to support company growth
Balance speed, innovation, and risk in a fast-moving startup environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience supporting consumer-facing businesses
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership
Experience advising high-growth consumer, healthcare, wellness, subscription, ecommerce, or regulated businesses
Deep understanding of CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, FDA, marketing, and consumer protection regulations
Strong experience managing claims substantiation and regulatory review processes
Experience overseeing litigation, class action matters, and outside counsel
Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience
Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic business partner to founders and executive teams
Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Comfortable operating autonomously in fast-paced, evolving environments
Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal audiences
Experience serving as General Counsel or Associate General Counsel at a high-growth consumer brand
Experience supporting healthcare, diagnostics, wellness, supplements, or health technology companies
Experience navigating M&A transactions and corporate development initiatives
Experience supporting venture-backed startups through periods of rapid growth
Prior experience at a top law firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive base salary
Meaningful equity aligned with the scope and impact of your role
Flexible, remote-first work environment
Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays
401(k)
Monthly Rythm membership with full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights
Healthcare with monthly premium fully covered by the business
High ownership and visibility from day one, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact
The chance to help shape the future of personalized health and preventative care
A small, collaborative, mission-driven team that moves quickly and values great ideas regardless of title