Waymark

General Counsel

US - Remote · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$240k-$305kDetected 1 day ago

Incident ResponseComplianceHIPAAPublic HealthLeadership

About the role

You will own corporate legal, commercial contracting, privacy, compliance, and cybersecurity, building the systems, policies, and team needed to scale a healthcare technology company operating in a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
You should be energized by the opportunity to shape legal, compliance, and security strategy at the executive level, translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance, and build durable infrastructure from the ground up.

Legal Function Leadership: Build, lead, and develop Waymark's legal team, establishing scalable processes and systems as the company grows.
Privacy & Data Governance: Own Waymark's privacy program, ensuring appropriate policies, controls, and cross-functional practices for handling sensitive patient and member data.
As Waymark's General Counsel, you will lead the legal function and serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, partnering directly with the CEO and Board of Directors on the legal, regulatory, and strategic matters shaping Waymark's mission to transform care for Medicaid populations.
You will lead and develop a growing legal and securities team while continuing to build out the function as Waymark grows.
Convenient options to support your commute needs.

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.
Proven experience advising C-suite executives and/or a Board of Directors on strategic, legal, and risk matters.
Employment history and advance degree verification (when applicable) are included as part of the standard background check process.

Experience overseeing cybersecurity or information security programs within a technology company.
Here's what you can expect:
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.
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.
A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
Enterprise 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.

Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.
Our mission drives us to act swiftly and relentlessly in pursuit of meaningful results.

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