Deputy General Counsel - Healthcare & Online Privacy

At Function Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by making comprehensive health insights and personalized care accessible to all. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, we are committed to excellence in the health technology sector. Venture-backed by top VC fund Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), we are growing our team with a hiring north star that guides us to seek out and cultivate talent that is not only technically excellent but also passionately aligned with our goal to innovate and empower. We seek individuals eager to make a significant impact on global health, with a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. In our collaborative and dynamic environment, we build our future together, focusing on a shared commitment to transforming lives through new technologies.

We’re looking for a Deputy GC to join our rapidly growing consumer health tech startup. The Deputy General Counsel will report to the General Counsel of Function.

• Provide strategic legal advice to the General Counsel and other senior leadership on complex legal matters, emerging issues, and policy decisions - with leadership in the areas of healthcare regulations, privacy considerations, and related compliance and risk management efforts.
• Interpret and implement applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Review of digital content for legal compliance and cooperation with content team, with an emphasis on healthcare regulations.
• Draft, negotiate, and provide counsel on various B2B agreements bearing on business partnerships, vendor/provider relationships, and technology licensing, among others - with a particular emphasis on issues concerning healthcare, digital technology, and privacy.
• Assist with implementing policies and practices and addressing legal matters bearing on employees and consultants.
• Serve as point-of-contact for legal matters with third-party partners and legal adversaries.
• Represent Function in high-level meetings, legal disputes/litigation, and administrative proceedings.
• Remain abreast of applicable changes to laws, regulations, and rulings in the spaces of healthcare and privacy and provide counsel based on those changes.
• Assist with drafting/reviewing regulatory and/or legislative proposals.
• Interact with outside counsel on behalf of Function regarding various legal issues.
• Act as a liaison between the legal department and other departments or external parties

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a well-respected law school and state bar admission.
• At least 6-10 years of relevant legal practice
• Extensive experience, ideally subject matter expertise, at the intersection of healthcare and privacy in a digital context.
• Superlative analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and primary responsibility as the second attorney at one of the fastest growing healthcare technology companies in the world.
• Dedicated team players only. We work hard, laugh a lot, and show up for each other.
• Prior experience working with founders and start-ups strongly preferred.

Join us on our mission to revolutionize the health technology industry!

• What is Function’s approach to remote work? Function is 100% remote across the United States, from Austin to New York to San Francisco.
• Who works at Function? We’re small but growing! The team includes: Pranitha, Mike, Jonathan, Dr. Hyman, Kiara, Amy, Whitney, Karly, Max, Erika and many more.
• Do I need to match all requirements (e.g. x years of experience, healthcare background)? Function Health welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. While it is not necessary for candidates to possess expertise in all areas, we are seeking individuals with exceptional talent in building and managing software. At Function, we prioritize continuous learning and growth for all team members. We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities, to apply.

At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.