Associate Counsel, Big Health
$125-145k
+ Stock options
Digital mental healthcare portal
Open for applications
Digital mental healthcare portal
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$125-145k
+ Stock options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help millions back to good mental health.
Role
Who you are
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California, Massachusetts, or Delaware preferred)
- 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house in healthcare, digital health, or life sciences
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
- Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations for software-based medical devices, HIPAA, and federal and state fraud and abuse laws
- Familiarity with data privacy and security laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA) and experience operationalizing privacy compliance
- Ability to interpret and apply healthcare and data protection regulations in a practical, business-enabling manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts and tailor messaging for varied, cross-functional audiences
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Comfort working cross-functionally with product, compliance, commercial, and regulatory teams
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations
- Collaborative and low-ego approach — able to balance risk mitigation with operational agility
- Mission-driven, with genuine interest in digital health, patient impact, and ethical innovation
- We at Big Health are on a mission to bring millions back to good mental health, in order to do so, we need to reflect the diversity of those we intend to serve
- We’re an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally and experientially diverse team that leads with empathy and respect
- Additionally, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
What the job involves
- Reporting to our Senior Director of Legal & Business Affairs, the Associate Counsel position will help drive Big Health’s growth by providing practical, business-minded legal support across our operations
- This role is expected to draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support regulatory and data privacy compliance, and partner with teams to enable safe, compliant innovation
- This person operates with moderate independence on defined workstreams while seeking feedback on broader project plans or concepts, ensuring legal guidance keeps pace with a fast-moving digital health environment and balances risk management with strategic execution
- In short, the Associate Counsel will help Big Health scale responsibly while delivering technology that improves patient outcomes
- Commercial Contracting and Negotiation:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and clinical contracts, including licensing, collaboration, research, and vendor agreements
- Manage redlines, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, market access, sales, and other departments’ requirements
- Maintain and improve contract templates and related policies and procedures to support deal cycles
- Regulatory and Compliance Support:
- Advise on compliance regarding healthcare regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback, Sunshine Act, etc.), product claims and advertising, and data privacy laws (US and global)
- Internal Legal Operations and Cross-Functional Support:
- Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day legal questions and translate complex laws into practical guardrails for business teams
- Contribute to the development of scalable legal workflows and policies
Our take
Mental health has accelerated as a topic in public discussion over the past decade, leading to the rise of products such as Calm and Headspace, promoting positive mental health through meditation and quality sleep. Big Health delivers digital therapeutics for the most prevalent mental health conditions, beginning with "Sleepio" for insomnia, and "Daylight" for anxiety.
There are many products competing to become part of our daily routine for sleep and mental well-being, with some taking a more scientific approach than others. Big Health's products are scientifically backed, with its main product Sleepio being proven to help for sleep and mental health. The company's main selling point is that goals are personalized as the product learns about each user, delivering unique experiences for different people.
Given the complexity of mental wellness, there should be plenty of space for new techniques/products for years to come, meaning that Big Health should be afforded plenty space to grow. The company has taken the approach of selling to businesses (so it can provide the product to its employees) - a smart strategy as individuals aren't yet used to spending large amounts on mental well-being.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2022
$75m
SERIES C
Jun 2020
$39m
SERIES B
Total funding: $129.5m
Company benefits
- Health care: We provide 100% employee coverage for medical, vision, and dental. Plus, free access to Sleepio for poor sleep, Daylight for worry and anxiety, Spark Direct for adolescent depression, and additional mental health benefits.
- Time off: We take balance seriously. 20 vacation days per year (accrued monthly), 9 federal holidays, and end-of-year company closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Up to 10 sick days per year.
- Professional development: Employees receive a $1k USD or £800 stipend.
- Retirement savings: US Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with company match, and UK employees receive a pension program with NEST.
- Team building: Apart, but never alone. We host an annual Summit in-person at our SF HQ (virtual when needed), and regular social events to keep bonds strong.
- Family: Employees are eligible for parental leave on day one. Dependents are eligible for 50% coverage on our medical, vision and dental plans, plus access to Sleepio, Daylight, and Spark Direct.
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Colin Espie
(Co-Founder & Chief Scientist)Previously, Colin was a Senior Clinical Psychologist at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Clinical Director/Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the NHS. He is currently a Professor of Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Jenna Carl
(CMO)Jenna joined Big Health in 2016 as a Medical Director, moving into the role of VP of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs in 2019 and CMO in 2021.
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