Overview
Head of Legal Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at Firm Advice
Title: Head of Legal
Company: Firm Advice
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Firm Advice is searching for a Head of Legal* to serve as the first in-house legal hire for a dynamic, high-growth healthcare tech company. This individual will act as the internal legal point person in a fast-moving environment, owning day-to-day legal operations with a particular focus on healthcare/business contracting, employment matters, and compliance.
This role is ideal for a legal-first operator who has previously served as the first or second in-house attorney at a startup or growth-stage company and has personally managed people and employment risk in a fast-paced setting.
This role is fully remote for candidates outside commuting distance of their offices in Northern Virginia. Work can be performed on a hybrid basis for those within commuting distance of Northern Virginia.
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
- Experience as a first or second in-house attorney at a startup or high-growth company strongly preferred.
- Substantial hands-on experience with healthcare and business contracting
- Demonstrated employment law experience, including handling terminations, employee relations issues, and risk management in a dynamic setting.
- Ability to serve as the primary internal legal advisor, managing day-to-day legal matters independently.
- Experience coordinating with and managing outside counsel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
*exact title may vary depending upon experience and qualifications.
Salary Range: 180k – 275k per year. This range reflects the employer’s good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, and particular skills or expertise. Health, dental, and vision insurance are available, as well as a 401k match.
