Senior Legal Counsel

About us:

PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.

PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we’re the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care.

We’re proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location: Remote (USA)

Though we have an office based in Calgary, Canada, this is a remote position that is open to candidates across the USA.

PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and people of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.

Who we hope to find:

PurposeMed is looking for a proactive, business-minded Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll be the go-to legal partner for our expanding U.S. operations and will help us navigate complex healthcare, privacy, and regulatory landscapes.

This is an opportunity to directly shape the future of digital health compliance while working with smart, values-driven people who move fast and care deeply about patient outcomes.

While your focus will be on U.S. operations, you’ll collaborate with our Canadian legal team and cross-functional partners to support broader organizational goals. If you enjoy problem-solving across new markets and want to grow beyond pure regulatory work into corporate, employment, and strategic advisory matters, this role is for you.

In this role, you’ll make an impact by:

Leading U.S. Healthcare and Regulatory Compliance

• Serving as day-to-day legal advisor for U.S. healthcare, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Translating complex regulations into clear, actionable business guidance across departments. 
• Overseeing HIPAA, AKS, 340B, consumer protection, and state licensing compliance.
• Managing state-by-state entity, pharmacy, and provider registrations.
• Supporting 340B program contracting and HRSA filings.

Supporting Commercial and Strategic Growth

• Drafting, negotiating, and closing a wide range of commercial agreements including Pharmacy Services, Clinical Services, and Vendor contracts. 
• Partnering with leadership on M&A, strategic collaborations, and complex transactions.
• Developing and maintaining contract templates and management systems.
• Supporting payor and PBM negotiations to align legal and business strategy.

Strengthening Risk and Governance

• Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks across operations.
• Ensuring compliance with FDA, FTC, and state consumer laws impacting marketing and telehealth.
• Responding to privacy or clinical incident investigations and regulatory audits.
• Advising senior leadership on key risk trends and compliance strategy.

Collaborating and Building Systems

• Coordinating with external counsel and internal teams for smooth execution.
• Partnering with Growth, Marketing, Clinical, and Product teams to provide proactive legal counsel on the feasibility and compliance of new business strategies.
• Building scalable legal processes that enable speed and compliance as we grow.

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