Assistant General Counsel, Healthcare

Whoop•Boston, MA

20d•$220,000 - $250,000

About The Position

At WHOOP, weâre on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives, operating at the intersection of consumer technology, healthcare, and medical innovation. WHOOPâs legal team plays a critical role in enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly in a complex, evolving regulatory environment. We are rigorous but pragmatic, risk-aware rather than risk-averse, calm under pressure, excellent communicators, and deeply committed to being trusted partners to the business. WHOOP is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Healthcare to serve as the lead legal advisor supporting the WHOOP Healthcare group. In this role, you will help shape and enable healthcare strategy across operations, product development, clinical and scientific programs, marketing, partnerships, and commercialization. You will act as a strategic counselor to cross-functional teams, translating complex healthcare and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance that unlocks opportunity while maintaining compliance in a rapidly changing environment. Your experience and insights will help create new approaches and unlock opportunities for the business. This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare attorney who brings a growth mindset, thrives in ambiguity, brings sound judgment, and can build scalable, compliant healthcare operations within an innovative technology-driven company.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of legal experience, including meaningful experience in a healthcare practice at a major law firm
Deep working knowledge of U.S. healthcare laws, provider regulatory frameworks, and compliance considerations
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable guidance to business partners
Sound judgment and comfort operating in complex, fast-moving, and evolving regulatory environments
Ability to operate in ambiguity and navigate new pathways to compliant solutions
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal advisor on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including corporate practice of medicine, fraud and abuse laws, reimbursement frameworks, and Medicare and Medicaid considerations
Support market access initiatives globally
Advise on the structure and operation of compliant healthcare models, including corporate governance, Friendly P.C. and management services arrangements, multi-state operations, and telehealth delivery
Design and help implement healthcare compliance programs, including risk assessments, training, auditing, remediation, and documentation
Support provider licensing, accreditation, enrollment, and reporting obligations, including related to Medicare/Medicaid
Manage government inquiries, audits, investigations, and corrective action plans
Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare-focused commercial agreements, including MSAs, PSAs, and provider agreements, and advise on corporate governance for complex healthcare entities
Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on emerging healthcare, FDA, digital health, and AI-related regulatory risks and requirements
Advise on FDA regulatory matters related to digital health products, medical devices, and wellness products, including the FDA General Wellness Guidance
Advise on AI and digital health regulatory issues, including clinical decision support and emerging state and federal frameworks