General Counsel

Meds • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we are seeking a General Legal Counsel to serve as a primary strategic advisor to our executive leadership team. In this role, you will be the ultimate authority on managing complex legal and regulatory risks across our telehealth and pharmaceutical operations. We are looking for a seasoned leader who balances rigorous legal judgment with business pragmatism to build the frameworks and policies that will enable our next phase of global expansion.

Join our team in Austin, TX - we are looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with an active bar membership.
• Experience: 10+ years of legal experience with a proven track record of providing high-level advice to senior stakeholders.
• Management: Proven experience managing others in legal, compliance, and QA within a regulated environment.
• Specialization: Deep experience overseeing critical company transactions, disputes, and regulatory inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Legal Leadership & Governance: Provide high-level advice to executive leadership on complex, high-impact legal and regulatory matters.
• Strategy & Risk: Establish and scale legal frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with company risk tolerance and growth objectives.
• Department Management: Lead, mentor, and oversee the legal department, ensuring high-quality work product and professional development.
• Litigation & Transactions: Oversee critical company transactions and manage litigation matters, including the oversight of outside counsel strategy and budgets.
• Regulatory Advisory: Proactively advise leadership on evolving regulatory landscapes and associated business risks.
• Strategic Advisory: Provides high-level legal advice to executive leadership and internal stakeholders on complex, high-impact legal and regulatory matters.
• Policy Scaling: Establishes and scales legal frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with the company’s risk tolerance and growth objectives.
• Talent Oversight: Leads, mentors, and oversees junior legal associates to ensure high-quality work product and professional development across the team.
• Transaction Management: Oversees critical company transactions, including strategic vendor agreements, technology contracts, and commercial deals.
• Litigation Strategy: Manages and coordinates litigation matters and regulatory inquiries, including the oversight of outside counsel strategy and budgets.
• Risk Allocation: Advises on liability exposure and dispute resolution strategies to protect the company's long-term interests.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision premium coverage plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Enjoy free daily lunch

What This Job Offers

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