Regulatory Counsel

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Regulatory Counsel to join our Legal team.  In this role, you will be instrumental in helping our company navigate the intricate legal landscape governing employee welfare benefit plans and mental healthcare. The ideal candidate will provide legal guidance, manage regulatory change initiatives, and foster a culture of collaboration and compliance across the organization.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Review, research, and advise on regulatory matters related to the provision of behavioral health care services, including employee welfare benefit plan requirements, mental health parity, ERISA, and requirements around third party administrators, as well as applicable state specific regulations.
• Offer strategic legal advice on regulatory matters affecting the company’s products and services, ensuring compliance with current laws and best practices.
• Identify, analyze, and track relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company’s operations, providing actionable guidance and recommendations. 
• Collaborate with Corporate Compliance to implement strategies for new legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring applicable compliance matters are addressed. 
• Partner with business stakeholders, including operations and sales teams, to address regulatory issues, ensuring regulatory compliance is embedded in all aspects of the company’s operations.
• Support and collaborate with fellow legal team members on various projects, contributing your expertise and insights to enhance the team’s overall effectiveness.

What success looks like in this role: 

• Monitor relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company’s operations and proactively communicate relevant updates affecting the business.
• Effectively manage the company’s Regulatory Change Management processes, ensuring timely adaptation and compliance with new requirements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Provide sound legal guidance, empowering the company to make informed, strategic decisions.

What we expect from you: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing in any US state.
• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house with a high-growth health tech company or with a law firm that advises such organizations, with at least 3 years focused on health care regulatory law.
• Strong understanding of highly complex regulatory environments and compliance in the healthcare industry, including corporate practice of medicine, ACA, ERISA, and state-specific laws like Knox Keene.
• Ability to quickly identify and assess issues, evaluate risk, and provide legally sound recommendations that align with business objectives and remain consistent with good business practices, reason, and regulatory basis. 
• Innovative solutions, developing and executing strategies to manage complex regulatory challenges. 
• Willingness to maintain a good-natured, collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solving while also being self-motivated and comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and oral skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills, capable of juggling multiple priorities with precision.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, while also comfortable working independently and proactively.

The target base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $230,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including stock options and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using Radford Global Compensation Database at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay. 

Note: We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. Benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring. You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning
• A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.
• At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Access to Noom, a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals. 
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
• Access to Wellhub,  which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
• Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.