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Lead Corporate Counsel

United StatesRemote6+ YOE
Summary

Lead Corporate Counsel providing strategic legal guidance on M&A, corporate governance, fundraising diligence, and operational matters for a high-growth telehealth company. Requires JD and 6-8+ years of corporate/ECVC experience.

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Lead and manage corporate transactions including M&A (from LOI through post-closing), corporate restructurings, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Support post-deal integration activities, including governance updates, entity consolidation and clean-up projects, intercompany agreements, and reconciliation of outstanding obligations
  • Own subsidiary governance and corporate hygiene efforts across the organization, including maintaining organizational documents, board consents, registrations, licensing support, and entity compliance
  • Support fundraising and financing diligence processes, including managing data rooms, reviewing and maintaining capitalization tables, and coordinating entity formation activities
  • Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to align legal strategy with business priorities and operational execution
  • Identify and proactively escalate legal and regulatory risks, particularly in healthcare and other regulated environments, while providing practical business-oriented solutions
  • Manage outside counsel relationships for corporate, M&A, securities, and governance matters to ensure efficient and high-quality execution
  • Serve as a key legal partner on strategic initiatives, balancing strong legal judgment with responsiveness, organization, and execution
  • Operate independently across multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder alignment

Who You Are

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 6-8+ years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and emerging companies/venture capital (ECVC), preferably from a top-tier law firm
  • Strong experience supporting high-growth technology, healthcare, or venture-backed companies through formation, financing, governance, and exit transactions
  • Deep understanding of corporate governance fundamentals, including cap tables, entity management, registrations, organizational structure, and board governance processes
  • Experience managing transactions end-to-end while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders in fast-moving environments
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and project management skills; able to independently drive workstreams and maintain momentum without extensive oversight
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to proactively provide updates, escalate issues, and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated ability to take and apply feedback constructively while operating with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to identify and flag healthcare and regulatory considerations within broader corporate transactions and strategic initiatives
  • Comfortable operating as a hands-on legal generalist in a rapidly scaling organization with evolving priorities

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) + Company Match
  • Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more
Skills
Corporate LawM&ACorporate GovernanceEntity ManagementCap TablesFundraising DiligenceSecurities LawRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare LawOutside Counsel Management