Associate General Counsel, Healthcare

Why Charlie Health?

We are currently facing a nationwide mental health epidemic marked by rising rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and suicide. At the same time, those seeking help often encounter barriers—whether geographic, financial, or systemic—that prevent them from receiving timely and effective care. This urgent need calls for a reimagined approach to behavioral health treatment.

At Charlie Health, our mission is to connect the world to life-saving mental health treatment. Our innovative virtual programs combine curated group sessions, individual therapy, and family therapy, delivered through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans designed for sustainable healing from the comfort of home. By connecting individuals with shared experiences and fostering supportive communities, Charlie Health provides a pathway to long-term recovery, with over 90% of our clients seeing improvement in their most challenging mental health symptoms.

Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to this mission. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in reshaping the future of mental healthcare.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate General Counsel, Healthcare to join our team. This individual will lead our efforts across all healthcare regulatory and privacy, but also be our policy and government affairs lead. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, exceptional legal acumen, a strategic mindset to navigate the complex regulatory environment, and a desire to impact healthcare policy in a manner that expands access to care for those who need it most.

Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. We are looking for a candidate who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to increase access to mental healthcare and impact millions of lives in a profound way.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of regulatory matters, including but not limited to: telehealth regulations, commercial and Medicaid reimbursement, AKS/Stark, corporate practice of medicine, provider and facility licensure and scope of practice, and more.
• Advise on a broad range of privacy rules and regulations, including HIPAA and various state laws. 
• Work with and supervise outside counsel when appropriate on healthcare regulatory and privacy matters.
• Review transactions, policies, and playbooks for compliance with applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
• Work with and supervise outside counsel when appropriate on healthcare regulatory and privacy matters.
• Provide guidance on regulatory trends and developments at both state and federal levels.
• Lead Charlie Health’s policy function, including supervision and coordination of external policy support. 
• Proactively evaluate and monitor federal, state, and local political and public policy to determine where legislative and regulatory action is necessary for Charlie Health

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years legal experience.  Experience in a law firm setting with a focus on healthcare is required.  In-house experience is strongly preferred. 
• Strong interest in healthcare policy, ideally with experience in policy advocacy or government affairs. 
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong understanding of and experience with applicable federal and state healthcare regulations, including telehealth regulations, laws such as AKS, FCA and other fraud and abuse laws, CPOM, scope of practice rules, Medicaid reimbursement rules.
• Strong understanding of and experience with federal and state healthcare privacy regulations (including HIPAA). 
• Strong interest and ideally experience in policy advocacy and government affairs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for behavioral health and innovation in the healthcare sector at large.
• Work authorized in the United States and native-equivalent proficiency in English.
• Preferred: able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week in our NYC office and located within 75 minutes commuting distance of the office

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here