Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare
Red Cell Partners is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for Healthcare to lead legal operations across its healthcare portfolio. This pivotal role reports directly to the General Counsel and collaborates with internal teams and external advisors to navigate the complex healthcare regulatory landscape. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., or Boston, MA.
In this role, the Deputy General Counsel will oversee regulatory, privacy, and commercial legal matters for healthcare companies within Red Cell's portfolio. Responsibilities include conducting HIPAA and data-flow analyses for new products, negotiating Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and key commercial contracts, and ensuring compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. The position requires close collaboration with engineers and C-suite leaders to address legal challenges effectively.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and be licensed to practice law in their jurisdiction. A minimum of 12 years of healthcare legal experience, including substantial in-house time, is required, with at least 5 years focused on health tech or digital healthcare companies. Experience in managing and developing legal teams, along with a deep understanding of HIPAA, state health privacy laws, and healthcare fraud and abuse regulations, is essential. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with telehealth, clinical operations, reimbursement, FDA-regulated products, and experience with venture financings and M&A.
The compensation for this role ranges from $3,600,000 to $4,400,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include a comprehensive health care package covering medical, dental, and vision, with 100% employer-paid premiums. Additional perks may vary depending on the specific incubation.
Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm dedicated to building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies in healthcare, cyber, and national security sectors. The company fosters a collaborative and mission-driven culture, emphasizing innovation and a shared sense of duty to address the nation's most pressing challenges. Employees are encouraged to work hard, uphold high standards, and maintain a good sense of humor in a respectful environment.