Temporary Assistant General Counsel

eMed•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

eMed is seeking a Temporary Assistant General Counsel to provide maternity leave coverage for approximately four months. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact legal role within a fast-growing digital healthcare company navigating novel regulatory landscapes across telehealth, FDA compliance, data privacy, and government and commercial reimbursement. As eMed grows, this role may be eligible to transition to a permanent position, although not guaranteed. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a key legal partner to the business, providing strategic counsel across a broad range of corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters. You will help ensure continuity of legal operations and compliance during this critical period, with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to eMed's growth story in the digital health space. We are seeking a candidate with particular interest and enthusiasm in working on issues of health innovation, telemedicine, and digital health that are transforming how healthcare is delivered, now and in the future.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-approved law school with excellent academic credentials (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
0–4 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical device, laboratory testing, telemedicine, or related field
Experience with corporate legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, or similar areas preferred
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic, fast-moving environment and hit the ground running from day one
Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks, including telehealth, FDA requirements, HIPAA/data privacy, and reimbursement models
Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with superior attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities during a defined engagement period
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools
Genuine enthusiasm for health innovation, digital health, and telemedicine

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support across the organization during the maternity leave period, ensuring seamless continuity of legal operations
Consult on and handle corporate legal processes including commercial and corporate transactions, regulatory matters, distribution, licensing, compliance, corporate governance, labor and employment, privacy, intellectual property, and outside counsel management
Research and provide strategic advice on a wide variety of federal and state healthcare regulatory and compliance matters, including telehealth, FDA, data privacy, and government and commercial billing
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and other legal documents
Develop and update company policies and positions on emerging legal and regulatory issues
Research, anticipate, and guard the company against legal risks in a rapidly evolving digital health environment
Guide managers and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and internal policies
Support M&A activity, litigation management, and intellectual property matters as needed
Manage and coordinate outside counsel on active matters