General Counsel

At Carrum, we live and breathe the mission of transforming the healthcare system to create an unmatched experience for patients. If you are passionate about changing healthcare and want to finally get rid of surprise bills, poor quality, and high prices, while thriving in an entrepreneurial, cutting-edge environment, we would love to connect with you.  

In 2014 Carrum reinvented the Center of Excellence (CoE) category in digital health. We are the only company in this space with a digital platform and mobile app powering this novel marketplace. Today, most of the US population lives within a 3 hour driving distance of a Carrum CoE and our providers rank in the top 10% nationally. Our team’s execution has been recognized by the venture community and we’ve raised more than $50M in aggregate from investors like Tiger Global Management and Wildcat Ventures. Our impact has been externally proven in a 2021 RAND Corporation study and featured as a Harvard Business School (HBS) case study.

We are looking for a General Counsel who will own the legal and compliance functions at Carrum and be crucial in providing legal advice, ensuring compliance in a highly regulated industry, and helping us ensure that we balance risk and business goals effectively. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for all aspects of the legal function, including contracting, legal strategy, compliance, corporate governance, and executive leadership. The GC will play a critical role in our success.

Reporting to the CFO you will own the legal and compliance functions at Carrum and be crucial in providing legal advice, ensuring compliance in a highly regulated industry, and helping us ensure that we balance risk and business goals effectively. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of the legal function, including contracting, legal strategy, compliance, corporate governance, and executive leadership. 

The salary range for this role is $270,000 - $300,000 depending on geography and level of experience, plus equity and an annual bonus.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy in alignment with business objectives. Advise the executive team and board on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the company. Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations. 
• Risk Management: Responsible for comprehensive legal risk management, focusing on mitigating regulatory, operational, and technological risks across the organization. Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks, provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team, and ensure compliance with complex healthcare regulations while supporting the company's innovative growth objectives.
• Contract Management: Manage the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex contracts and agreements, including contracts with employers, partners, providers, and vendors. Provide legal guidance on contractual obligations and risk management. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with contractual terms. 
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Oversee internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks. Monitor changes in legislation and regulations that may affect the company’s operations. Partner with Human Resources as needed on internal investigations and other matters. Oversee company certification and audit programs, including HIPAA, HITRUST and SOC2, and manage internal team to ensure proper monitoring and audit processes are in place. 
• Corporate Governance: Provide legal support to the Board of Directors and its committees. Oversee corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to best practices. Manage the company’s legal documentation, including corporate records and contracts.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal and compliance team. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Oversee departmental budget and resources. Manage outside counsel relationships and budget.

We’re excited about you because…

• Juris Doctorate with active bar membership in good standing
• 10-15+ years of business/healthcare law experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm and/or corporate legal department, including relevant previous experience in healthcare regulations and transactions, ERISA, privacy, data use, corporate compliance and general corporate governance .
• Prior experience as a general counsel or deputy general counsel desired
• Prior experience working in a venture capital or private equity backed organization is preferred
• Proven track reco