Head of Legal​/General Counsel

Job Title

Head of Legal/General Counsel

Full‑Time

Remote or Plano, Texas

Vee Healthtek, Inc. delivers cutting‑edge solutions that transform healthcare organizations. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that leverage our industry expertise to provide the best value to our clients. Through close collaboration and a deep understanding of market trends, we create customized strategies that deliver tangible outcomes. Our technology‑driven services empower organizations to thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape, resulting in improved workflows, increased cost efficiency, and streamlined business processes.

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The Head of Legal will help manage all legal risks, ensures compliance with laws (like data privacy, IP), provides strategic advice to leadership, and oversees contract negotiation (client/vendor), litigation, and the internal legal team, focusing heavily on regulatory changes, technology contracts (SaaS, licensing), and intellectual property to protect the company's assets and operations.

• Contract Management:
  Draft, review, and negotiate complex IT contracts (SOWs, MSAs, SaaS, licensing, NDAs) with clients and vendors, focusing on risk mitigation.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity regulations, and industry‑specific compliance standards.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks related to technology, data, employment, and business operations.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Protection:
  Oversee IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets related to software and services.
• Strategic Guidance:
  Advise the executive team and board on legal implications of business decisions, M&A, and new market entries.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
  Manage internal and external litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory investigations, working with outside counsel.
• Legal Operations:
  Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and internal training programs for staff.
• External Counsel Management:
  Select, manage, and oversee external law firms and vendors.
• Stay Current:
  Monitor evolving tech laws, IT regulations, and industry trends.

• Education:
  
  Law Degree (J.D. or equivalent), licensed to practice law.
• Experience:
  
  Extensive experience (10+ years), significant in‑house counsel time, ideally in BPO, RCM, and healthcare companies. Knowledge and experience of working with healthcare companies or domain is mandatory.
• Expertise:
  Strong business acumen, deep understanding of commercial law, IP, data privacy, and tech contracts. Good understanding of HIPAA and related areas.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead a legal team and influence senior stakeholders.
• Tech Savvy:
  Familiarity with legal tech (contract management software)

$200,000 - $250,000/year plus discretionary bonus depending on experience. This position is eligible for full health insurance including medical/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401k. Match!