Employment and Commerical Counsel Lead, US

Neko Health•New York, NY

3d•$225,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

Neko is redefining prevention in healthcare, aiming to make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people before symptoms appear. This role is crucial for scaling Neko's legal function in the US, with a significant focus on labor and employment law, alongside broader commercial and corporate legal work. The position reports to the General Counsel in Sweden and involves navigating the legal complexities of Neko's North American expansion.

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 operations, technology, and healthcare services as the company expands.
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.