Legal Director

Dreem Health | Sunrise; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreem Health | Sunrise seeks a Legal Director to design and scale our legal and compliance framework for growth. You will be the primary in-house legal leader reporting to the COO, overseeing regulatory strategy, healthcare compliance, and governance.

Expect hands-on operations and collaboration with outside counsel on complex matters such as litigation and reimbursement issues. The role requires a JD, active U.S.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a telemedicine/digital health company or substantial health-tech experience at a large law firm.
• Strong HIPAA/HITECH experience, including negotiating BAAs and providing privacy counseling.
• Working knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute) and state telehealth licensure requirements.
• Proven track record in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.
• Ability to reside on the East Coast of the U.S. (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and scale the legal and compliance infrastructure for our growth.
• Serve as the primary in-house legal leader reporting to the COO.
• Oversee regulatory strategy, healthcare compliance, and corporate governance.
• Manage day-to-day legal operations and coordinate with outside counsel for litigation and complex matters.
• Lead HIPAA/HITECH initiatives, privacy program, and AI data governance considerations.

Skills

In-house legal experience

HIPAA/HITECH expertise

Regulatory strategy

Healthcare compliance

Telemedicine / digital health know-how

Start-up/scale-up experience

East Coast residency preferred

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Job description

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jobs Verified: 24 Apr 2026 United States (Ideally East Coast)

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Dreem Health | Sunrise

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United States (Ideally East Coast)

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JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission; 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a telemedicine/digital health company or large law firm; Strong HIPAA/HITECH experience; Working knowledge of health care fraud and abuse laws.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Director at Dreem Health | SunriseCategory: JobsOrganiser: Dreem Health | Sunrise (Sunrise Group)Description: Dreem Health, a prominent digital sleep clinic powered by Sunrise technology, is seeking a Legal Director to design and scale the legal and compliance infrastructure for its next stage of growth. Serving as the primary in-house legal leader and reporting to the COO, the successful candidate will oversee regulatory strategy, healthcare compliance, and corporate governance. The role is high-impact, requiring the candidate to manage day-to-day legal operations while strategically partnering with outside counsel for specialized matters such as litigation and complex reimbursement issues. The position involves significant responsibility across multiple domains, including HIPAA/HITECH compliance, state telehealth laws, and AI data governance. Key highlights of the role include navigating the regulatory landscape for clinical AI tools, managing payor contract reviews, and maintaining the necessary licensure to operate as a digital health clinic and DME supplier across all 50 U.S. states. The role is designed for a hands-on professional capable of building systems that support growth thoughtfully and at scale.Eligibility:

• JD from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a telemedicine/digital health company or substantial health-tech experience at a large law firm.
• Strong expertise in HIPAA/HITECH, including negotiating BAAs and providing privacy counseling.
• Working knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute) and state telehealth licensure requirements.
• Proven track record in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.
• Ability to reside on the East Coast of the U.S. (preferred).

Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: United States (Remote/East Coast preferred)Fees: NoneContact Information: Not specified