Associate Compliance Counsel - REMOTE

We are a virtual-first primary care organization reimagining how people access and experience healthcare. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, high-quality, and compassionate care that integrates technology, data, and human connection through a seamless digital platform complemented by in-person visits when needed.

While our care is provided exclusively to patients in the United States, our team is distributed across the United States and Canada, bringing together clinicians, technologists, and operators who share a commitment to making high-quality healthcare delightful, personal, and accessible to everyone.

More about us can be found on our website.

We are currently looking for an Associate Counsel to join the Legal and Compliance team at Circle Medical Technologies. This position is remote in the U.The Associate Counsel will provide strategic and day-to-day legal support across corporate, regulatory, and operational matters, with a strong focus on healthcare and telemedicine compliance and commercial agreements. This role serves as a key liaison with the Compliance Department, ensuring alignment between legal guidance and compliance initiatives, and supporting the development and implementation of policies and practices that meet regulatory requirements. The Associate Counsel will partner closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk, support growth initiatives, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards. The ideal candidate is a responsive, reliable legal partner who can balance legal risk with practical, business-oriented solutions.

S. healthcare regulatory frameworks, including telemedicine laws, prescribing requirements (including controlled substances and DEA compliance), scope of practice restrictions, fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute), and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM)

Advise on HIPAA, state privacy laws, and data security requirements, including breach response and incident management, and data use considerations

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and transactional documents, including commercial agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and partnership and affiliation arrangements

Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable compliance programs to support company growth, including policies, procedures, training, monitoring activities, and risk assessment processes

Advise leadership and business stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks, including assessing, prioritizing, and clearly communicating risk, and developing practical, forward-looking mitigation strategies

Advise on employment, HR, and independent contractor matters, including worker classification, multi-state employment considerations, and related compliance risks

Advise on and manage legal and regulatory matters related to state licensing and provider credentialing, including multi-state licensure and telemedicine requirements

Advise on managed care contracting, billing, and revenue integrity matters, including regulatory compliance and reimbursement requirements

Partner with Product, Engineering, and business teams to provide legal guidance on new features, workflows, and patient-facing experiences, including privacy, data use, data security, and patient experience considerations

Partner cross-functionally with Clinical, Growth, Payer Relations, and RCM teams on regulatory matters, compliance initiatives, and issue resolution, including healthcare delivery models such as MSO/PC structures and affiliated practice structures

Lead or support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and internal compliance issues

Support responses to legal and regulatory requests, including subpoenas and government inquiries

Ability to work independently in a remote position

2 - 6 years of experience in health care regulatory and transactional matters; candidates with less than three years’ experience may be considered for an assistant counsel position

D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and relevant experience in healthcare, regulatory, and/or transactional law

We offer compensation that is market-aligned, performance-driven, and designed to maintain internal equity. Paid Time Off: Flexible vacation, sick leave, and 12 statutory holidays.

Health & Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Wellness: Mental health programs and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Retirement: RRSP/401(k) program with company match.

Annual reimbursement for eligible training and professional programs.

Circle Medical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Circle Medical recruits qualified applicants and advances in the employment of its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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