Deputy General Counsel - Digital Healthcare

Who we are:

Founded in 2016, K Health's mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare at scale. As a leading clinical AI company in primary care, K Health has developed a suite of clinical AI agents that enhance provider efficiency and improve patient outcomes. K Health's virtual primary care platform is enhanced by an AI copilot to complete the initial patient intake, summarizing relevant history from the EMR, and generating “the perfect note” to reduce the time providers spend on basic data collection and non-clinical tasks. Unlike other virtual medicine companies, K Health delivers comprehensive, longitudinal primary care in a virtual setting, enabling our clinicians to be true primary care providers without sacrificing scope of practice or continuity of care. 

As a venture-backed startup trusted with nearly $400 million in funding and a $900 million valuation as of July 2024, K Health is well-positioned for sustained future growth. We are expanding our partnerships with major health systems (Cedars-Sinai, Hackensack Meridian Health, Hartford HealthCare), enhancing accessibility and quality of care by pairing people with technology. Our providers are credentialed at these renowned academic health systems and adhere to their clinical guidelines, ensuring patient-first, evidence-based care. Fully integrated into Epic, our AI platform enables K Health to operate as an extension of existing healthcare systems, benefiting from a built-in network of specialists and social services to seamlessly serve patients within those communities. Our unique care delivery model enables our providers to deliver the same high-quality, accessible care to a mixed-payer population, including those with commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.  

Join us in our mission to deliver smarter, simpler healthcare of the future - today!

About the role:

Shape K Health's future by leading strategic legal and compliance initiatives in the dynamic digital health landscape. Expertly navigate evolving regulations, safeguard patient privacy, and enable innovation in telemedicine and AI/ML, directly impacting K Health's mission to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare.

This role requires in-office presence in our New York office four days per week.

What you will do: 

• Negotiation & Contract Management for Technology Partnerships: Strategically negotiate and manage vendor, SaaS, and technology agreements, ensuring K Health's data security and intellectual property rights are protected in our technology-driven ecosystem.
• Expert Regulatory Guidance in Privacy and Data Security: advise on HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and AI regulations, and consult on data security best practices.
• Strategic Compliance Leadership: Develop and implement proactive compliance strategies, policies, procedures and training & education programs that support K Health’s rapid growth and unique digital health offerings,  anticipating regulatory changes and mitigating risks in our fast-paced environment.
• Risk Mitigation & Strategic Partnership: Proactively identify and address complex legal and compliance risks, collaborating closely with K Health’s product, engineering, and operation teams to align innovative solutions with legal requirements.

What we’re looking for: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of specialized experience in digital health law and compliance, with a proven track record in strategic planning and implementation within a technology-driven healthcare company or healthcare entities.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and proactive risk management, aligning with K Health’s mission.
• Expertise in HIPAA and state privacy laws and regulations, and the laws and regulations that impact a health care business.
• Familiarity with FDA guidance on SaMD, clinical decision support, and an understanding of state telehealth laws are a plus.

Benefits & Perks:  #LI-Hybrid

• Hybrid work schedule with weekly lunches and stocked fridges 
• Monthly social committees for company events
• 18 vacation days, 9 company holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days 
• Stock options for every full-time employee 
• Paid parental leave
• 401k benefit
• Commuter Benefits 
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance options

We offer competitive compensation packages based on industry benchmarks for function, level, and geographic location. Offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as a candidate's experience and expertise.  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, citizenship, military or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We’re deeply committed to building teams as diverse as the patients we serve and strive to cultivate an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our users.

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our hiring process and ensuring a safe environment for all candidates. All communication for job offers from K Health will come from email addresses ending in @khealth.com. K Health will never ask you to provide financial information about yourself during the recruitment process. We will never use personal email accounts or other domains for official correspondence. Our official job postings are only listed on our official website and reputable job boards. Be cautious of job offers from sources other than these platforms.