Legal Counsel

Role Overview

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support to RISA Labs across a range of issues, from negotiating contracts and managing intellectual property to ensuring that we comply with the regulatory frameworks governing healthcare, data privacy, and AI technologies. You’ll work closely with leadership to mitigate legal risks while enabling RISA Labs to scale quickly and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, partners, and employees to ensure they align with company goals and comply with legal requirements.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with laws and regulations that affect the company, including healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), intellectual property laws, and data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Intellectual Property: Manage the company’s IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Support the protection of RISA Labs' innovations and technological developments.
• Corporate Governance: Assist in corporate governance matters, including advising on board meetings, shareholder agreements, and compliance with corporate laws.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Oversee or support litigation matters and manage disputes, working with external counsel when necessary.
• Data Privacy & Security: Ensure that the company’s data practices align with applicable privacy laws, ensuring that data protection policies are robust and compliant with industry standards.
• Internal Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice and guidance to internal teams, including product, engineering, and marketing, helping them navigate legal considerations in their work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate law, contract law, intellectual property, or a related field
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and technology-related legal issues
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts and handle legal matters related to technology companies
• Familiarity with intellectual property law, including patents and trademarks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple legal projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the tech, AI, or healthcare sectors is a plus
• JD from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law is preferred