Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting and Negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and clinical contracts, including licensing, collaboration, research, and vendor agreements.
Manage redlines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, market access, sales and other departments’ requirements.
Maintain and improve contract templates and related policies and procedures to support deal cycles.
Regulatory and Compliance Support
Advise on compliance regarding healthcare regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback, Sunshine Act, etc.), product claims and advertising, and data privacy laws (US and global).
Act as a go-to resource on data privacy, helping build, mature, and operationalize Big Health's privacy program (policies, assessments, vendor diligence, and incident response) as the company scales.
Internal Legal Operations and Cross-Functional Support
that empower—not hinder—the teams delivering patient impact
Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal questions and translate complex laws into practical guardrails for business teams.
Contribute to the development of scalable legal workflows and policies.
Required Qualifications
Education & Credentials
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California, Massachusetts, or Delaware preferred).
3–5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house in healthcare, digital health, or life sciences.
Core Legal Expertise
Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations for software-based medical devices, HIPAA, and federal and state fraud and abuse laws.
Strong knowledge of data privacy and security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and other U.S. state privacy laws) and demonstrated experience operationalizing privacy compliance programs; CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification is a plus.
Technical & Business Skills
Ability to interpret and apply healthcare and data protection regulations in a practical, business-enabling manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts and tailor messaging for varied, cross-functional audiences.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Comfort working cross-functionally with product, compliance, commercial, and regulatory teams.
Mindset & Attributes
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Collaborative and low-ego approach — able to balance risk mitigation with operational agility.
Mission-driven, with genuine interest in digital health, patient impact, data privacy, and ethical innovation.
Genuine enthusiasm for privacy as a discipline, and excitement about growing and championing Big Health's privacy program as a core part of this role.
Background and Life at Big Health
- Backed by leading venture capital firms.
- Big Health’s products are used by large multinational employers and major health plans to help improve sleep and mental health. Our digital therapeutics are available to more than 62 million Medicare beneficiaries.
- Surround yourself with the smartest, most enthusiastic, and most dedicated people you'll ever meet—people who listen well, learn from their mistakes, and when things go wrong, generously pull together to help each other out. Having a bigger heart and a small ego are central to our values.
- Enjoy benefits including a generous vacation policy, professional development fund, flexible working arrangements, and more.
- Competitive salary packages including stock options.
Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California, Massachusetts, or Delaware preferred).
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience in healthcare, digital health, or life sciences.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and clinical contracts, including licensing, collaboration, research, and vendor agreements.
- Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations for software-based medical devices, HIPAA, and federal and state fraud and abuse laws.
- Familiarity with data privacy and security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) and experience operationalizing privacy compliance.
- Ability to interpret and apply healthcare and data protection regulations in a practical, business-enabling manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex legal concepts for cross-functional audiences.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Comfort working cross-functionally with product, compliance, commercial, and regulatory teams.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, collaborative, low-ego, and mission-driven mindset.
Big Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Big Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Big Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees plus access to the company’s mental health products. The package also includes additional mental health benefits, reinforcing a strong health-and-wellbeing component.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off appears comparatively generous, including a set vacation allotment, sick time, multiple holidays, and a year-end company closure. This combination supports meaningful downtime beyond a basic PTO-only policy.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as available in both major geographies, with a 401(k) match in the U.S. and a pension arrangement in the U.K. This indicates the total rewards design extends beyond near-term cash compensation.
Big Health Insights
What We Do
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