Employment and Commercial Counsel Lead, US

Neko Health•New York, NY

About The Position

Mission Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear. In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives. Role Purpose As we scale in the US, we're looking for an Employment and Commercial Counsel to help build out our legal function, with labor and employment law as a major focus alongside broader commercial and corporate work. You'll join Neko's legal team and report to the General Counsel in Sweden. The role is varied and critical to navigating the legal complexity of Neko's expansion across North America, spanning employment, commercial and corporate law. Labor and employment work will take up a growing share of the role.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, and active admission to a U.S. State Bar in good standing (New York preferred).
8-10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally split between a leading US law firm and an in-house legal team.
Substantial hands-on experience in labor and employment law, including employee relations, workplace investigations, and wage and hour compliance.
Experience partnering with People/HR teams to build scalable employment policies, training, and processes as a US workforce grows.
Strong grounding in commercial and corporate law, with a track record of drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
Commercially minded, with the judgment to deliver practical solutions at the intersection of law, people, and a fast-growing business.
Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
A team first mindset - comfortable collaborating across roles, functions and areas of expertise.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare regulations.
Exposure to IP and data protection matters.
Experience supporting a company through rapid US headcount growth or multi-state expansion.

Responsibilities

Own labor and employment matters across the US business, including employee relations, workplace investigations, wage and hour compliance, terminations, and leave issues.
Support and advise US operations, engineering, clinical, and regulatory teams on commercial law, data protection, marketing, IP, and compliance.
Review and negotiate commercial contracts, including software and technology agreements, supplier agreements, and collaborations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risk across our operations, technology, and healthcare services as we expand.
Monitor and advise on privacy and healthcare regulations in the US and other key markets, working with the Global Privacy Lead on data protection agreements, terms of service, and privacy notices.
Support the development and implementation of risk and compliance policies and procedures.