Strategic Digital Health & Compliance Counsel

Who we are:

K Health is venture-backed, fast-growing startup with a mission to use the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to get everyone access to higher quality healthcare at more affordable costs. We’re looking for mission driven individuals to join our team and help us eliminate healthcare inequalities to build a better and healthier future.

Featured most recently in Forbes and Business Insider as a leading AI startup, K Health is a telehealth company that harnesses the power of technology to help provide the smartest digital healthcare platform to patients, hospital systems, and providers across the United States. Our AI powered application helps bring together the knowledge of thousands of doctors and anonymous medical data to provide the highest quality care to our patients. We offer a free symptom checker, 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, ability to refill prescriptions from your phone, and more. All within one application - no insurance or preauthorization required.

K Health was founded in 2016, and has partnered with visionary and leading hospital systems and providers such as Cedars-Sinai, Mayo Clinic, and Elevance Health. Join us on our mission to help provide better healthcare for less.

About the role:

Shape K Health's future by leading strategic legal and compliance initiatives in the dynamic digital health landscape. Expertly navigate evolving regulations, safeguard patient privacy, and enable innovation in telemedicine and AI/ML, directly impacting K Health's mission to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare.

This role requires in-office presence in our New York office four days per week.

What you will do: 

• Negotiation & Contract Management for Technology Partnerships: Strategically negotiate and manage vendor, SaaS, and technology agreements, ensuring K Health's data security and intellectual property rights are protected in our technology-driven ecosystem.
• Expert Regulatory Guidance in Privacy and Data Security: advise on HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and AI regulations, and consult on data security best practices.
• Strategic Compliance Leadership: Develop and implement proactive compliance strategies, policies, procedures and training & education programs that support K Health’s rapid growth and unique digital health offerings,  anticipating regulatory changes and mitigating risks in our fast-paced environment.
• Risk Mitigation & Strategic Partnership: Proactively identify and address complex legal and compliance risks, collaborating closely with K Health’s product, engineering, and operation teams to align innovative solutions with legal requirements.

What we’re looking for: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of specialized experience in digital health law and compliance, with a proven track record in strategic planning and implementation within a technology-driven healthcare company or healthcare entities.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and proactive risk management, aligning with K Health’s mission.
• Expertise in HIPAA and state privacy laws and regulations, and the laws and regulations that impact a health care business.
• Familiarity with FDA guidance on SaMD, clinical decision support, and an understanding of state telehealth laws are a plus.

Benefits & Perks:  #LI-Hybrid

• Hybrid work schedule with weekly lunches and stocked fridges 
• Monthly social committees for company events
• 18 vacation days, 9 company holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days 
• Stock options for every full-time employee 
• Paid parental leave
• 401k benefit
• Commuter Benefits 
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance options

We offer competitive compensation packages based on industry benchmarks for function, level, and geographic location. Offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as a candidate's experience and expertise.  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, citizenship, military or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We’re deeply committed to building teams as diverse as the patients we serve and strive to cultivate an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work. We depend on our differences to make our team stronger, our workplace more dynamic, and our product accessible to all of our users.

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our hiring process and ensuring a safe environment for all candidates. All communication for job offers from K Health will come from email addresses ending in @khealth.com. K Health will never ask you to provide financial information about yourself during the recruitment process. We will never use personal email accounts or other domains for official correspondence. Our official job postings are only listed on our official website and reputable job boards. Be cautious of job offers from sources other than these platforms.