Deputy General Counsel, Digital Healthcare

Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital programs provide clinical, emotional, and financial support all in one platform, spanning fertility & family building, maternity & newborn care, parenting & pediatrics, and menopause & midlife. More than 2,000 employers and health plans trust Maven's end-to-end platform to improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and provide equity in benefits programs. Recognized for innovation and industry leadership, Maven has been named to the Time 100 Most Influential Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven has raised more than $425 million in funding from top healthcare and technology investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Dragoneer Investment Group, Oak HC/FT, StepStone Group, Icon Ventures, and Lux Capital. To learn more about Maven, visit us at mavenclinic.com. 

An award-winning culture working towards an important mission –  Maven Clinic is a recipient of over 30 workplace and innovation awards, including: 

• Fortune Change the World (2024)
• CNBC Disruptor 50 List (2022, 2023, 2024) 
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials (2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care (2024)
• TIME 100 Most Influential Companies (2023)
• Fast Company Most Innovative Companies (2020, 2023)
• Built In Best Places to Work (2023)
• Fortune Best Workplaces NY (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Great Place to Work certified (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022)
• Built In LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award (2022)

We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative, and business-minded Deputy General Counsel, Digital Healthcare to shape the future of digital health at Maven. This is a critical leadership role supporting our teams that span our product and engineering organizations, operations, clinical, marketing and communications. 

You'll partner closely across teams to provide healthcare, compliance, and privacy expertise that unlocks progress, ensures patient trust, and supports our clinical model. You’ll manage a team of healthcare lawyers and compliance professionals, and serve as a regulatory expert and collaborative partner to the balance of the legal team. As a key member of the legal leadership team, you’ll interact with executives and key stakeholders on regulatory and healthcare compliance cross-functional initiatives. You’ll play a critical role in guiding how we build and deliver our products, ensuring that innovation and regulatory strength go hand-in-hand across our platform. You'll help shape Maven's overall legal department strategy, drive measurable business impact through regulatory excellence, and manage budget and resources for your team. Reports to the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.

As a Deputy General Counsel, Digital Healthcare, you will:

• Guide Product and AI Development: Provide strategic counsel to product, engineering, clinical, and operations teams on healthcare and regulatory considerations across the product lifecycle, including AI-powered features and decision support. Develop a framework for responsible AI implementation that balances innovation with regulatory compliance and ethical considerations.
• Lead a High-Impact Team: Develop and manage a team of legal professionals with a focus on business results.  Create opportunities for team members to grow their skills and take on increasing responsibility. Align team structure and capabilities with Maven's business needs.
• Build Scalable Systems & Cross-Functional Alignment: Develop and maintain healthcare compliance frameworks, privacy protocols, and product review processes that reflect a deep understanding of Maven’s business.  Build strong, collaborative relationships across business teams to streamline regulatory review, compliance documentation, and cross-functional decision-making. 
• Lead Practical Privacy Programs: Oversee Maven’s privacy program, in collaboration with security and data stakeholders. Develop and implement comprehensive privacy strategies that address HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and emerging global privacy laws while enabling Maven’s data-driven business model.
• Manage Healthcare Compliance: Lead a small, focused compliance team and ensure alignment with federal and state healthcare laws, payer requirements, and clinical operations
  Act as a Strategic Legal Partner: Anticipate legal and regulatory risks early and work cross-functionally to address them while advancing Maven’s roadmap. Establish protocols for product compliance reviews, regulatory assessments,  and develop healthcare strategies that protect Maven while enabling business objectives.
• Advise on Contracting Strategy: Support Commercial Legal with healthcare subject matter guidance on all contracts. Develop standardized regulatory provisions that address healthcare specific requirements while streamlining the contracting process.
• Partner Across Legal Teams: Work closely with the Legal teams to ensure seamless integration across the business. Develop joint workflows and communication channels that enable efficient collaboration between legal specialties and create a unified approach to supporting Maven's business objectives.

We’re looking for you to bring:

• 12+ years of legal experience, including at least 5+ years in-house in healthcare, digital health, or similarly regulated environments
• Deep expertise in healthcare law, US and global privacy frameworks, and healthcare regulatory obligations
• Strong background in product counseling, with demonstrated ability to influence fast-moving teams with clear, business-aware guidance
• Track record of building or leading compliance programs, including people management experience
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder who brings clarity, pragmatism, and confidence to complex topics
• Direct experience advising on legal and ethical implications of AI in healthcare or other complex data environments is strongly desired
• Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to provide clear guidance in evolving regulatory landscapes
• Familiarity with privacy program management tools is a plus

The base salary range for this role is $265,000 - $305,000 per year. You will also be entitled to receive stock options and benefits. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset.

Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area, NY, and remotely via San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and Washington, D.C. For those in our New York City office, we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to work onsite three days a week  (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). For those based in San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, and Washington, D.C., we encourage in-person collaboration by requiring team members to attend quarterly Work Together Days within these cities. This policy aims to balance remote work flexibility with the benefits of face-to-face interaction.

This role requires active work authorization in the US.

At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Benefits That Work For You

Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being and career development, helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We remain focused on providing a competitive benefits package for our employees. On top of standards such as employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options, we offer an inclusive approach to benefits:

• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics.
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days 
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting

These benefits are applicable to Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only. 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible for these benefits. 

Maven is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Maven is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Maven Clinic interview requests and job offers only originate from an @mavenclinic.com email address (e.g jsmith@mavenclinic.com). Maven Clinic will never ask for sensitive information to be delivered over email or phone. If you receive a scam issue or a security issue involving Maven Clinic please notify us at: security@mavenclinic.com. For general and additional inquiries, please contact us at careers@mavenclinic.com.