About Us
We are a very profitable and fast-growing healthcare startup—a small and mighty team of 200 helping people find and enroll in ACA health coverage. As the largest health insurance exchange for the ACA, enrolling more individuals than healthcare.gov and all our competitors, we have helped over 10 million people enroll in health coverage to date in 2024. We're a mission-driven team that advocates for and cares deeply about the people we serve.
We're a double bottom-line company: revenues and enrollments in ACA coverage. The ACA brings high-quality, comprehensive, affordable health coverage within reach for low-income Americans, and we exist to make that promise a reality. Your contribution will help hundreds of thousands of people navigate the complex and confusing health insurance industry and enable them to access health care when needed.
We are committed to building a team balanced in representation to serve best the people who use our products. We believe in creating inclusive and equitable spaces that build trust and respect and foster a sense of belonging. These values are at the core of our culture and will continue to lead our organization to successful outcomes.
About the Role
HealthSherpa operates at the fascinating intersection of technology, federal healthcare policy, and state insurance regulation. At our scale, we regularly encounter complex legal questions that encompass policy issues, contract law, compliance matters and litigation.
As the VP of Legal/Associate General Counsel, you will lead our legal strategy across all areas and collaborate with the product and policy teams to shape our contribution to the national debate on healthcare policy.
This is a fully remote role reporting to the CEO. The base salary range is $264,000 - $343,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills and experience.
You Will
Oversee nearly a dozen external firms that specialize in everything from state insurance law to federal regulations governing healthcare and employment law
Manage our legal team which consists of an experienced Corporate Counsel
Provide thoughtful counsel and ensure our legal interests are protected on a wide range of strategic matters
Collaborate with the CEO, policy team, and external lobbyists to develop healthcare policy recommendations
Work closely with sales and account management teams on contracting with clients
Partner with internal teams to identify and mitigate legal risks across the company
Be an active member of the executive committee in developing company strategy
You Have
JD from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a state bar
8+ years of legal experience at a top law firm, insurance department or regulatory agency
2+ years of experience as a people manager and strategic partner to business units and executive teams
Demonstrated problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
A thoughtful approach to understanding business goals and assessing risk/reward tradeoffs
Experience negotiating and litigating complex partnerships and deals
A get-stuff-done mindset and willingness to proactively contribute to meet moving timeframes
What We Offer (Full-time, Not Temporary/Not Seasonal)
Remote-first company (US-based remote only)
Great compensation package at a high-growth, profitable company
Excellent benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage for you, your spouse, and dependents
HSA/FSA options with corresponding contribution limits
Monthly grocery stipend and home internet reimbursement
401K w/ a match after a grace period
Life and AD&D coverage
Disability insurance (Short and Long Term)
Parental leave
Four (4) weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid holidays
Home office budget for remote team members
Mental health and other wellbeing support programs through a partner network
We welcome and encourage people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the team at HealthSherpa! #LI-Remote
