Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PsychPlus is on a mission to reimagine mental health care delivery through a digital-first approach. They are seeking a Chief Legal Officer to lead all legal matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while shaping the company's legal strategy in the mental health sector.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the company's legal affairs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks
- Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies aligned with the company's objectives and growth plans
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing mental health technology, data privacy, healthcare, and intellectual property
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations, products, and services, and implement proactive measures to mitigate such risks
- Provide guidance on risk management strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges effectively
- Lead negotiations and drafting of a wide range of contracts, including licensing agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and employment agreements
- Review and analyze contractual terms and obligations to protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Oversee the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Manage intellectual property portfolio, licensing agreements, and infringement disputes in collaboration with external counsel when necessary
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on corporate governance matters, corporate structure, and regulatory compliance obligations
- Facilitate board meetings, prepare board materials, and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices
- Manage and oversee litigation matters, including disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations
- Work closely with external counsel to develop litigation strategies, negotiate settlements, and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings
Skills
- Extensive expertise in the healthcare field, covering both clinical practice and healthcare technology
- Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies aligned with the company's objectives and growth plans
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing mental health technology, data privacy, healthcare, and intellectual property
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations, products, and services, and implement proactive measures to mitigate such risks
- Provide guidance on risk management strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges effectively
- Lead negotiations and drafting of a wide range of contracts, including licensing agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and employment agreements
- Review and analyze contractual terms and obligations to protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Oversee the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Manage intellectual property portfolio, licensing agreements, and infringement disputes in collaboration with external counsel when necessary
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on corporate governance matters, corporate structure, and regulatory compliance obligations
- Facilitate board meetings, prepare board materials, and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices
- Manage and oversee litigation matters, including disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations
- Work closely with external counsel to develop litigation strategies, negotiate settlements, and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the bar association
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on technology, healthcare, or related industries
- Proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel and leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Deep knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to mental health technology, including HIPAA, GDPR, and telemedicine laws
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex legal issues, and provide practical solutions to mitigate risks
- High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and commitment to upholding legal and compliance standards
- Prior in-house experience preferred
Benefits
- Incentive compensation
- Discretionary bonuses
- Other short and long-term incentive packages
- Other Psychplus Health-sponsored benefits
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