Assistant General Counsel — Healthcare & Telemedicine

BlueChew; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Free daily lunch

Job summary

Meds.com is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to partner with the general counsel to build and scale the legal team across e-commerce, telehealth, and pharmacy operations in Austin, TX. The role demands rigorous legal judgment and business pragmatism to enable global expansion.

You will lead governance, risk management, and regulatory strategies, oversee outside counsel, and mentor the department. This onsite role offers a fast-paced, high-impact environment at the intersection of healthcare

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with active bar license.
• 7+ years of legal regulatory or compliance experience, preferably in telehealth or compounding pharmacy.
• Experience managing regulatory inquiries within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory laws including CPOM, privacy, and e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal leadership to executive leadership on complex regulatory matters.
• Establish and scale legal frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee the legal department and its workload.
• Oversee critical company transactions and management of outside counsel budgets.
• Advise on evolving regulatory landscapes and associated business risks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal risk management

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar

Job description

Meds.com is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to partner with the general counsel to build and scale the legal team across e-commerce, telehealth, and pharmacy operations in Austin, TX. The role demands rigorous legal judgment and business pragmatism to enable global expansion.

You will lead governance, risk management, and regulatory strategies, oversee outside counsel, and mentor the department. This onsite role offers a fast-paced, high-impact environment at the intersection of healthcare