Senior Employment Counsel

Omada Health is on a mission to inspire and engage people in lifelong health, one step at a time.  

Job overview: We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join us as Senior Employment Counsel. You will serve as a key member of our growing Legal team: providing strategic and practical legal advice on a wide range of employment matters; designing and implementing scalable policies and processes that enable the company to grow compliantly and efficiently; and partnering with cross-functional leaders to help manage the company’s benefit plans. You’ll develop policies, guide compliance initiatives, and advise on sensitive employee relations issues while helping shape a thoughtful, equitable workplace culture.

Your Impact:

• Advise on all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, accommodations, leaves of absence, and compensation practices.
• Ensure company-wide compliance with employment laws and regulations; provide timely updates and recommendations on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the workplace.
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters, internal investigations, and disciplinary actions in partnership with the People team.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment documents and templates – for example, offer letters and employment agreements, employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and separation agreements.
• Collaborate with HR to develop, implement, and update employee policies and training. 
• Advise on performance management, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions, including reductions in force. 
• Oversee, manage, and develop strategies for employment-related litigation and disputes; partner with and own outside counsel relationships for these matters. 
• Partner with regulatory counsel and HR on ERISA compliance and management of the company’s benefits plans.

About you:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7-9 years of experience practicing employment law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with federal employment law (including FLSA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Title VII, etc.) and state employment law (California preferred). 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills; able to demonstrate good, practical judgment and client counseling skills. 
• Ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, succinct, and pragmatic advice for cross-functional partners; adept at counseling non-lawyers on sensitive issues, demonstrating both sound judgment and empathy for the business context.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment; able to handle confidential employee matters with discretion and integrity. 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

Bonus Points for:

• Experience supporting high-growth or emerging growth companies.
• Familiarity with AI laws related to employment 
• Specific expertise in California and/or New York employment law

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus
• Equity Grants
• Remote first work from home culture
• Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
• Generous parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions)
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Mental Health Support Solutions
• ...and more!

It takes a village to change health care. As we build together toward our mission, we strive to embody the following values in our day-to-day work. We hope these hold meaning for you as well as you consider Omada!

• Cultivate Trust. We actively cultivate trust through attentive listening and supporting one another. We respectfully provide and are open to receiving candid feedback.
• Seek Context. We ask to understand and we build connections. We do our research up front to move faster down the road.
• Act Boldly. We innovate daily to solve problems, improve processes, and find new opportunities for our members and customers.
• Deliver Results. We reward impact above output. We set a high bar, we’re not afraid to fail, and we take pride in our work.
• Succeed Together. We prioritize Omada’s progress above team or individual. We have fun as we get stuff done, and we celebrate together. 
• Remember Why We’re Here. We push through the challenges of changing health care because we know the destination is worth it.
  

About Omada Health: Omada Health is a between-visit healthcare provider that addresses lifestyle and behavior change elements for individuals managing chronic conditions. Omada’s multi-condition platform treats diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, musculoskeletal, and GLP-1 management. With insights from connected devices and AI-supported tools, Omada care teams deliver care that is rooted in evidence and unique to every member, unlocking results at scale. With more than a decade of experience and data, and 29 peer-reviewed publications showcasing clinical and economic proof points, Omada’s approach is designed to improve health outcomes and contain costs. Our customers include health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, health systems, and employers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500s. At Omada, we aim to inspire and empower people to make lasting health changes on their own terms. For more information, visit: https://www.omadahealth.com/

Omada is thrilled to share that we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work! Please click here for more information.

We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Omada is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Below is a summary of salary ranges for this role in the following geographies:

California, New York State and Washington State Base Compensation Ranges: $197,800 - $247,300*, Colorado Base Compensation Ranges: $189,200 - $236,500*. Other states may vary.

This role is also eligible for participation in annual cash bonus and equity grants. 

*The actual offer, including the compensation package, is determined based on multiple factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience, and other business considerations.

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