[Remote] Sr. Legal Counsel (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rula is a remote-first company dedicated to improving mental healthcare. They are seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on employment, privacy, and security matters, ensuring compliance while supporting the company's mission.ResponsibilitiesServe as a key partner to human resources, information technology, security, and other internal stakeholdersProvide practical guidance that ensures operations remain compliant while pursuing the mission of making mental healthcare work for everyoneTake the lead on employment, privacy, and security legal mattersTransform complex regulations into practical, efficient, and actionable advice that supports daily operationsBuild foundational processes in a fast-paced environment to support Rula’s achievement of its missionSkills7+ years of progressive, relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney5+ years of employment law experience either in a law firm or in-house providing strategic guidance and legal support on variety of employment law matters including, but not limited to, worker classification; workplace policies and training; employee performance management; fair labor standards act requirements; equal employment opportunity commission matters; wage and hour issues; discrimination and sexual harassment; leave issues (e.g., Family Medical Leave Act); accommodations (e.g., American with Disabilities Act); retaliation and wrongful discharge5+ years of healthcare privacy and security law experience including related to HIPAA, and state consumer privacy laws to support and provide guidance on privacy and security compliance; data breach and cyber incident response and management; contractual reviews of business associate agreements, data use agreements, security agreements, and other related agreementsStrong writing, analytic, communication, and interpersonal skills to provide efficient, succinct, and practical guidance and support in a fast-paced working environmentExperience with state AI laws including in the employment and privacy context (e.g., workplace monitoring; automated decision making)Demonstrated success serving as in-house counsel within a high-growth technology, digital health, or healthcare startup environmentComprehensive understanding of multi-state employment laws, operational compliance, and data privacy regulations necessary to support and manage the complexities of a fully distributed, 100% remote, nationwide workforceExpertise in the legal nuances of marketplace, gig-economy, or platform-based business models, specifically including advanced experience navigating complex worker classification issues (contractor vs. employee) and proactively developing risk-mitigation strategies at scaleHealthcare regulatory experienceContract lifecycle management including drafting and negotiating contractsBenefits100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United StatesComprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA401(k) plan access: Start saving for your futureGenerous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fosteringEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical healthQuarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatheringsCommunity and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for allHome office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expensesWellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipendCompany OverviewRula is a leading company in the behavioral healthcare space, with a mission to make mental healthcare work for everyone. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.rula.com.