Associate Counsel, Vice President

Q Point Health LLC

8h•Remote

About The Position

Equality Health is seeking an experienced Business Lawyer to support its value-based care initiatives and healthcare product innovation. This role will provide strategic legal guidance on contracting, regulatory compliance, and product development, with a strong emphasis on Medicare and Medicaid frameworks. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment and partnering cross-functionally to enable compliant growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
5–10+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulatory frameworks
Experience with healthcare contracting, especially value-based care arrangements
Strong understanding of healthcare privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA)
Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
Practical, business-oriented legal judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare technology or digital health products
Familiarity with risk-based provider arrangements and payer contracting
Background in startup or high-growth environments
Working knowledge of state healthcare regulations and multi-state operations

Responsibilities

Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of value-based care agreements, including risk-sharing and alternative payment models.
Advise on provider, payer, and vendor agreements aligned with value-based reimbursement structures.
Ensure contracts comply with applicable federal and state healthcare laws.
Provide counsel on Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including reimbursement, coverage, and program integrity requirements.
Support clinical operations for direct care team.
Interpret and advise on healthcare fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute).
Support compliance strategies for evolving value-based care models.
Advise on healthcare privacy laws, including HIPAA and related state regulations.
Partner with internal teams to ensure compliant handling of patient data and health information.
Support incident response and risk mitigation related to data privacy.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to support the development of new healthcare products and services.
Identify legal and regulatory risks in product design and propose practical solutions.
Enable scalable, compliant growth strategies, including market expansion and new partnerships.
Work closely with operations, commercial, finance, human resources, information technology and leadership teams including market presidents.
Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
Support training and internal policy development.