Assistant General Counsel

Warby Parker • New York, NY

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About The Position

As the Assistant General Counsel, you play a key role in supporting Warby
Parker’s regulatory and compliance efforts and overseeing litigation. This
position is responsible for providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of
healthcare regulatory matters, including optometry, opticianry, telehealth, and
FDA compliance. You will develop and implement compliance strategies, monitor
new legislation, and manage litigation and other legal matters. Sound like the
job for you? Read on!

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in New York
• Backed by 7+ years of relevant experience in healthcare law, preferably including both law firm and in-house legal department roles, or a combination of training and experience that demonstrates equivalent expertise
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations relevant to our business, including FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, and corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) rules; international regulatory experience considered a plus
• Demonstrated skills in providing clear, practical legal guidance, with proven drafting, negotiation, and research abilities
• Highly organized with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal and business teams

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HIPAA and other laws governing the privacy of health information
• Retail industry experience

Responsibilities

• Advise internal teams on a wide range of healthcare regulatory matters related to the provision of holistic vision care, including optometry and opticianry, state corporate practice of medicine laws, telehealth, FTC and FDA compliance, as well as anti-kickback statutes
• Develop and implement compliance strategies, policies, and procedures that support rapid growth and innovative digital health offerings
• Support regulatory litigation and enforcement matters, including responding to subpoenas and inquiries, conducting investigations and negotiating resolutions to disputes
• Provide legal support for new growth initiatives and partnerships that drive the expansion of the company’s vision care offerings
• Monitor new state and federal legislation to ensure compliance
• Provide guidance with respect to key agreements with partners and third parties
• Advise on the company’s government affairs strategy

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid sick leave1
• Paid Holidays1
• Vacation days per year1
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free eyewear
• Paid sick leave2
• And more (just ask!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree