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Red Cell PartnersDeputy General Counsel, Healthcare
Red Cell Partners operates as an incubation firm that creates and invests in technology-driven businesses across the healthcare, cyber, and national security sectors. The organization is…
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Red Cell Partners operates as an incubation firm that creates and invests in technology-driven businesses across the healthcare, cyber, and national security sectors. The organization is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for Healthcare to direct the legal operations supporting its healthcare portfolio in a remote capacity. This position grants significant independence and entails reporting directly to the General Counsel while collaborating alongside internal departments and external counsel. The person chosen…
Job Description
Red Cell Partners operates as an incubation firm that creates and invests in technology-driven businesses across the healthcare, cyber, and national security sectors. The organization is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for Healthcare to direct the legal operations supporting its healthcare portfolio in a remote capacity. This position grants significant independence and entails reporting directly to the General Counsel while collaborating alongside internal departments and external counsel. The person chosen will handle a broad spectrum of legal matters, including commercial contracting, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that early-stage healthcare entities can scale rapidly.
This opportunity is designed for an experienced legal professional who thrives in high-pressure environments and possesses deep expertise in health sector regulations. Daily duties involve evaluating product data flows, negotiating commercial contracts and business associate agreements, and reviewing arrangements against the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. The practitioner will interact with individuals across all organizational levels, from engineers up to executive leadership, while guiding the growth of other legal staff members. Candidates must demonstrate high standards, professional rigor, and strong interpersonal collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory, privacy, and commercial legal matters across the healthcare portfolio
- Analyze data flows and review products under HIPAA and state health privacy rules
- Negotiate business associate agreements and key commercial contracts for incubated companies
- Evaluate referral and compensation frameworks against the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute
- Supervise and mentor other legal personnel, establishing team priorities and reviewing work products
- Provide legal guidance concerning telehealth, licensure, clinical operations, and healthcare fraud regulations
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. law license in good standing
- Minimum of 12 years of legal experience in the healthcare sector, featuring substantial in-house practice
- Demonstrated ability to independently handle regulatory and commercial legal workstreams
- At least 5 years of experience supporting health tech or digital health entities with direct oversight of privacy and regulatory compliance
- Extensive hands-on knowledge regarding HIPAA, state health privacy regulations, data usage, and fraud and abuse laws
Qualifications
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor, SaaS, and other commercial agreements
- Familiarity with FDA-regulated products, reimbursement models, and telehealth operations
- Background supporting venture-backed startups, high-growth companies, equity incentive plans, and venture financings
- Prior involvement with venture studio frameworks or establishing an early-stage company legal department
- Experience utilizing legal artificial intelligence platforms or other workflow productivity software
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary between USD 360,000 and 440,000
- Career path framework supporting advancement opportunities as the firm grows
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance paid entirely by the employer for employees and families
- Paid parental leave for 14 weeks at normal compensation levels
- Unlimited paid time off subject to management approval
- Optional 401k retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and equity incentives
- Mental health support services provided through Tara Mind
- Cost-effective GLP-1 treatment solutions available via Crux
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What is the remote status for this role?
The position is designated as remote.
What is the salary range for the Deputy General Counsel, Healthcare?
The annual base salary ranges from $360,000 to $440,000, depending on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
How many years of healthcare legal experience are required?
Candidates must have at least 12 years of healthcare legal experience, including substantial time spent working in-house.
Who does this position report to?
The role reports directly to the General Counsel.
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