Legal Counsel

At Abby Care , we aim to redefine care for the most vulnerable. We believe every family deserves dignified, accessible, and compassionate care. Backed by world-class investors and healthcare innovators, we are scaling a model that places families and their experiences at the center through paid family caregiving.The RoleWe are seeking our first in-house Legal Counsel to help us navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes as we scale. You’ll be a key advisor to the CEO and the executive team. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, can work cross-functionally, and wants to shape the legal foundation of a growing this role, you’ll support transactional, litigation, and regulatory strategies while mitigating legal and reputational risks related to our healthcare products and services. You’ll advise on compliance, risk management, contracts, and regulatory matters to help shape policies, protect legal interests, and promote ethical practices.This is an in-person role in San Francisco.Key Responsibilities:Healthcare & Regulatory ComplianceProvide legal counsel on healthcare regulations, compliance, risk management, and privacy (including HIPAA and patient rights)Partner with compliance and operations teams to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies. Advise on licensing, data privacy, clinical operations, and digital care delivery risksSupport litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, and manage responses to subpoenasCorporate Governance & Strategic SupportAdvise leadership on governance, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives, including M&A.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with providers, vendors, and third partiesContribute to due diligence, documentation, and integration related to board activities and fundraising initiativesCollaborate with external counsel on complex regulatory and transactional matters. Manage legal spend and ensure alignment between external advice and company objectivesPolicy, Training & Legal OperationsDevelop and maintain internal policies and deliver legal training to staff on compliance and ethicsMaintain legal documentation and support healthcare boards, committees, and general staff inquiriesAct as the go-to legal resource for cross-functional teams and general staff inquiriesRequirements:Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent3-15 years of legal experience, ideally with time spent both at a top-tier law firm and in-house at a high-growth companyExperience with U.S. healthcare compliance laws and regulations, ideally related to home health care delivery and operationsFluency across commercial and regulatory domains. Experience with technology platforms, HR support and other corporate governance legal responsibilities is preferredOperator mindset and clear decision-making frameworks. You can navigate complex and ambiguous environments, balance speed with risk, enjoy problem-solving, and process building from first principlesStrong written and verbal communication skillsOur Value Prop to YouEnvironment for growth and learning. Everyone wears many hats. You will have unparalleled growth opportunities and responsibilities from day one. Collaborate with top-tier investors behind companies such as Oscar Health, DoorDash, Stripe, and OpenAI.An energized, compassionate team. Our team cares deeply about each other. We strive to elevate and uplift each other in our day-to-day work to do the best for our families. We move fast, are genuinely excited to be here to make a positive impact, and don't believe in bureaucratic nonsenseA purpose-driven organization. Everyone at Abby Care embodies our mission and is proud of the work we doCompetitive compensation. This role is important to the company’s success and we strive to reflect this through pay and ownership (equity)Apply for this job*indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn Profile *Are you able to work a hybrid schedule out of our San Francisco, CA office? * Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18