At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every barrier that prevents people from getting the help they need, when they need it. Our clinically validated technology, Precision Mental Healthcare, empowers us to deliver the right care at the right time—whether it’s therapy, coaching, medication, or beyond—tailored to each individual’s needs.
We proudly partner with over 450 companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations, as a leading provider of mental health service, providing care for 10 million people. Our clients include brands you use and know like Microsoft, Target, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Delta Airlines, all of whom trust us to deliver best-in-class outcomes for their employees globally. With our innovative platform, we’ve been able to generate a net positive ROI for employers and we are the only company in our category to earn external validation of net savings for customers.
We have raised capital from prominent investors including Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, William K Warren Foundation, Northzone, RRE Ventures, and many more. Thanks to their partnership and our latest Series E Funding, our current valuation has reached $3.3 billion. We’re just getting started—join us on our journey to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere.
We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Regulatory Counsel to join our Legal team. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping our company navigate the intricate legal landscape governing employee welfare benefit plans and mental healthcare. The ideal candidate will provide legal guidance, manage regulatory change initiatives, and foster a culture of collaboration and compliance across the organization.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review, research, and advise on regulatory matters related to the provision of behavioral health care services, including employee welfare benefit plan requirements, mental health parity, ERISA, and requirements around third party administrators, as well as applicable state specific regulations.
- Offer strategic legal advice on regulatory matters affecting the company’s products and services, ensuring compliance with current laws and best practices.
- Identify, analyze, and track relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company’s operations, providing actionable guidance and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Corporate Compliance to implement strategies for new legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring applicable compliance matters are addressed.
- Partner with business stakeholders, including operations and sales teams, to address regulatory issues, ensuring regulatory compliance is embedded in all aspects of the company’s operations.
- Support and collaborate with fellow legal team members on various projects, contributing your expertise and insights to enhance the team’s overall effectiveness.
What success looks like in this role:
- Monitor relevant laws and regulations that may impact the company’s operations and proactively communicate relevant updates affecting the business.
- Effectively manage the company’s Regulatory Change Management processes, ensuring timely adaptation and compliance with new requirements.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
- Provide sound legal guidance, empowering the company to make informed, strategic decisions.
What we expect from you:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Bar membership in good standing in any US state.
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house with a high-growth health tech company or with a law firm that advises such organizations, with at least 3 years focused on health care regulatory law.
- Strong understanding of highly complex regulatory environments and compliance in the healthcare industry, including corporate practice of medicine, ACA, ERISA, and state-specific laws like Knox Keene.
- Ability to quickly identify and assess issues, evaluate risk, and provide legally sound recommendations that align with business objectives and remain consistent with good business practices, reason, and regulatory basis.
- Experience in developing creative solutions to complex regulatory challenges, with both strategic and tactical execution.
- Willingness to maintain a good-natured, collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solving while also being self-motivated and comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional written and oral communication abilities, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of business operations, with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, accounting for unknowns and recovering from setbacks well, all in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding organizational, project management, and prioritization skills to effectively handle various responsibilities.
The target base salary range for this position is $184,000 - $230,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including stock options and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using Radford Global Compensation Database at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.
Benefits provided by Spring Health:
Note: We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. All benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring Health. You and your dependents also receive an individual One Medical account which is valued at $199/year per user. HSA and FSA plans are also available.
- Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2%
- A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
- Generous paid time off, 10 sick days, 12 paid holidays throughout the year, and a 1 month sabbatical leave granted at your 4 year anniversary
- We offer parental leave up to 18 weeks, depending on your eligibility including tenure and medical situation.
- Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
- Access to Wellhub, an on-demand virtual benefit that provides wellbeing coaching, and budget management.
- Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
- $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spring Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
To ensure intentional and equitable hiring practices, we use a balanced candidate slate in our interviews. This approach guarantees that our pool of qualified candidates includes individuals who are underrepresented in our organization at all levels. This is a key performance indicator (KPI) for our recruiting and hiring teams, reported quarterly to maintain accountability.
Ready to do the most impactful work of your life? Learn more about our values, what it’s like to work here, and how hypergrowth meets impact at Spring Health: Our Values
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Life is stressful enough; finding, scheduling, and accessing diverse and quality mental healthcare shouldn't be. Spring Health equips employers and health insurers across the globe to make mental health accessible and achievable.
We use clinically validated AI technology, called Precision Mental Healthcare, to deliver optimal care — from meditation, coaching, therapy, medication, or a combination of all four — to our members. This technology isn't just for our members, but also for our more than 10,000 Providers to be empowered with data and insights to help members get the care they need faster.
Founded eight years ago to address the urgent global mental health crisis, Spring Health’s grown to cover more than 10 million lives through 450 employers, strategic payer relationships, and 27,000 groups that access the Spring Health through a channel partner.
We support employees at global brands like Microsoft, Target, J.P. Morgan Chase and Delta Airlines to deliver best-in-class outcomes for employees and a net positive ROI for employers. Last year, the company became the first and only company in its category to earn external validation of net savings for customers.
Why Work With Us
Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing mental healthcare. We stand by our values and are advocates for our members and team members. Together, we're building solutions with an intensity and focus that has been needed for decades. If you're a builder, come build the future of mental health with us.
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