Head of Legal/General Counsel, Medallion
$225-300k
+ Equity
Healthcare and provider network operations platform
Job no longer available
Healthcare and provider network operations platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$225-300k
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To free healthcare teams to focus on what matters.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
- You are versatile, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and a strong communicator
- The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is passionate about healthcare technology and happiest in a fast-paced, action-oriented work environment
- You have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in California or another relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role within the healthcare or software industry
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management
- Strong understanding of data privacy laws (GDPR) and cybersecurity regulations
- Ability to balance business needs with compliance / legal risks
- Excellent understanding of corporate governance and regulatory affairs
- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence senior leadership
- High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and professionalism
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced General Counsel to join our team and build out the Legal function at Medallion from the ground up, with a heavy emphasis on commercial work initially
- This position reports to Medallion’s Founder/CEO
- Ensuring the company adheres to all relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Staying updated on changes in healthcare regulations and advising the company accordingly
- Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with the company’s products, services, and business operations
- Implementing policies and procedures to minimize legal exposure
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with customers, vendors, and partners
- Ensuring all agreements comply with legal standards and protect the company’s interests
- Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Implementing and monitoring data protection policies to safeguard sensitive healthcare data
- Managing and protecting the company’s intellectual property, including software patents, trademarks, and copyrights
- Handling any intellectual property disputes or infringement issues
- Advising the board of directors and executive team on legal matters
- Ensuring the company follows best practices in corporate governance
- Overseeing any legal disputes or litigation involving the company
- Coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary
- Navigating the regulatory landscape of the healthcare industry to ensure the company’s products meet all necessary approvals and standards
- Engaging with regulatory bodies and representing the company in regulatory matters
- Advising on employment law matters, including hiring, termination, workplace policies, and employee disputes
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws and employment regulations
- Providing strategic legal advice to support the company’s business objectives and growth
- Assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
Our take
The Digital Health Market size exceeded $332 billion in 2022 and is expected to continue its growth. Digital health technology enables workers to make smarter choices, allowing people to spend more time on tasks they deem valuable, and is thus fundamentally transforming healthcare.
Healthcare providers, whether doctors, nurses, or mental health counsellors, need to be licensed in the state where the patient is located, which can be an arduous task due to each state having different rules. Medallion's automation software solves these problems. It also focuses on payer enrolment, gathering information critical to insurers for providers to participate in their network, as well as credentialing.
Medallion plans to expand its engineering and operations teams, increasing its employee and management headcount in line with substantial funding rounds. With these strategic enhancements, Medallion is poised to further streamline healthcare processes and support the continued growth of the digital health market.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2025
$43m
LATE VC
Jun 2022
$35m
SERIES C
Total funding: $128m
Company benefits
- Thoughtful remote environment: Even though we're 100% remote, we offer a monthly work-from-home and a monthly team connection stipend. Plus, access to WeWork and office spaces in select cities!
- Annual learning opportunities: We're committed to investing in your professional development, so every employee gets access to ann annual learning and development grant
- Comprehensive healthcare: We offer medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability with 100% covered options and dependent coverage. Plus, generous parental leave and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge your creativity: Everyone needs time to rest and recharge which is why we offer unlimited paid time off and eleven company holidays
Company HQ
Eureka Valley, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Derek Lo
(CEO)Founder and CEO of Py from 2017-2019 and Director of Product Management for Hired, Inc. from 2019-2020. Founded Medallion in 2020.
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