Senior Corporate Counsel, Abridge

• Passion for Abridge's mission and the energy to support fast-moving product and operational teams
• J.D. required, with active standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
• 7+ years of combined legal experience handling litigation, investigations, and employment matters, including in-house experience at a technology company and/or a top-tier law firm
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws, with genuine curiosity about new areas of law and business
• Proven ability to balance risk and opportunity, thinking creatively to enable smart, practical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound business judgment, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal counterparts
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of projects, shifting priorities, and competing demands with composure and strong organizational skills
• A collaborative, low-ego team player who thrives on working cross-functionally and building trusted relationships across the organization

Desirable

• As Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation, you will be responsible for building, scaling, and managing employment and litigation matters during a period of significant growth
• Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate, you will act as a trusted advisor to the people and finance teams, proactively providing strategic advice and practical guidance to manage risk
• This is a high-impact role and an opportunity to shape the litigation and compliance function while being at the forefront of AI in healthcare
• Actively advise on and drive a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, partnering with internal teams on fact-finding, demand letter responses, and third-party information requests
• Manage and oversee outside counsel and insurance providers, to deliver favorable outcomes while effectively managing costs
• Oversee subpoena requests with a pragmatic approach that balances speed, rigor, and practicality
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks, developing litigation strategies aligned with business priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employment law issues across the full employee lifecycle — including hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, terminations, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, wage and hour, and privacy
• Review, draft, and consult on employment-related agreements, including offer letters and separation agreements
• Support the development of templates, policies, and procedures that promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful execution of significant projects and initiatives, including by contributing to M&A employment and benefits matters (diligence, offer documents, integration activities)
• Partner with People team functions and internal stakeholders to develop scalable, risk-based solutions that identify areas of risk and opportunity and drive business outcomes