[Hiring] Associate General Counsel, Regulatory @Carrot Fertility

Role Description

Carrot is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Associate General Counsel, Regulatory, to join our Legal team. This role sits at the intersection of two high-priority practice areas: employee benefits and ERISA compliance. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to multiple business units, providing practical, solutions-oriented counsel on complex regulatory and transactional matters.

• Act as Lead ERISA & employee benefits attorney
• Advise on ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA compliance with respect to HRA and other plan designs and claims processing in the US
• Negotiate BAA and review HRA, adoption assistance, gestational surrogacy and other benefit plan documents
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to Carrot regarding new product offerings, state and federal taxation, compliance, privacy, implementation of products, fiduciary obligations and state regulations on reproductive care
• Monitor regulatory developments from the DOL, IRS, and HHS and provide proactive guidance on emerging ERISA compliance obligations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, Product, Sales, Customer Success and Operations to identify and mitigate legal risk
• Manage outside counsel relationships for ERISA related issues
• Contribute to the development of legal department processes, templates, and training programs
• Provide legal support on other projects and matters as assigned by the General Counsel

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 5-8+ years of legal experience, with significant focus on ERISA/employee benefits law at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal employee benefits law, including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, ACA, CAA, COBRA, and FMLA
• Strong understanding of healthcare privacy and data security law, including HIPAA and state privacy frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Holistic Total Rewards package designed to support employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Parental leave
• Family-forming assistance
• Competitive compensation package
• Starting base salary for this position will range from $180,000- $212,000

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Why Carrot?

• National and international recognition for pioneering work, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and World Changing Ideas
• Recognized by Inc. Power Partners and Modern Healthcare’s Innovators
• Acknowledged with several accolades, including Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Great Place to Work, and Age-Friendly Employer certifications
• Regularly featured in media reporting on issues related to the future of work, women in leadership, and healthcare innovation