Senior Product Counsel San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) (971-SLS)

About the Company

Our client is a publicly traded digital health company transforming care delivery through the innovative use of technology and artificial intelligence. They are developing and launching groundbreaking products and services in the healthcare space, including an FDA-cleared medical device and an AI-driven care platform with global reach.

The Role: Senior Product Counsel

As a Senior Product Counsel, you will serve as a key strategic legal partner to the company’s Product, R&D, Hardware, Marketing, and Clinical teams. Your primary responsibility will be advising on the full spectrum of legal and regulatory issues arising from the development and scaling of innovative digital health products and services. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for an experienced attorney who can independently navigate complex and ambiguous legal and regulatory landscapes, drive business initiatives forward, and provide practical, business-enabling legal counsel. You will work closely with the Associate General Counsel, Product, and other members of the Legal & Compliance team, with access to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Enable product and business initiatives by advising Product, R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Hardware, Clinical, and other stakeholders from concept through launch.
• Own FDA and medical device legal work, including advising on regulatory requirements (510(k)/de novo submissions, clinical research) and managing legal aspects of FDA-cleared devices.
• Advise on global expansion by coordinating with international counsel and identifying barriers to international product launches.
• Provide guidance on healthcare regulatory and government programs (e.g., Medicare, VA, TRICARE, CARES Act).
• Review marketing materials, claims, and messaging for legal and regulatory compliance (FDA, FTC).
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in company initiatives.
• Develop legal resources, guidance documents, and trainings for internal teams.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments in digital health, medical devices, and healthcare provision.

Experience Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5-7 years of experience advising on healthcare legal and regulatory matters, with a strong preference for product counsel experience in digital health, health tech, or medical devices.
• Demonstrated expertise in FDA regulations and medical device requirements (e.g., 510(k) process, device modifications, promotional compliance).
• Experience using AI tools to enhance and accelerate deliverables.
• Experience working at both an operational and strategic level.
• Experience advising on international product launches and navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements and programs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE).
• In-house experience at a technology or digital health company, combined with law firm experience.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary range of $216,000 – $324,000.
• Eligibility for equity participation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans with company match, modern life stipends, and support for family and wellness needs.

Application Process

• Solutus Legal Search is exclusively retained for this search. Resumes submitted directly to the client will be forwarded to Solutus Legal.