Senior Legal Counsel
Purpose Med
About us:
PurposeMed was founded in 2019 with the mission of improving access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve grown quickly in our first few years, and now our exceptional team serves thousands of patients each month across our multiple verticals.
PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie is focused on improving sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community—we’re the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, serving patients in both Canada and the USA! Frida is changing the lives of patients with easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis, and fast and affordable treatment. Foria Clinic provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Mississauga, Ontario. This partnership provides our patients with an end-to-end healthcare experience, from treatment, to prescription delivery, to continuous affirming care.
We’re proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte’s 2024 list of Canada’s 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most—and we make sure to have fun along the way!
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Location: Remote (USA)
Though we have an office based in Calgary, Canada, this is a remote position that is open to candidates across the USA.
PurposeMed's office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region which includes the nations of the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda which consists of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and people of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6.
Who we hope to find:
PurposeMed is looking for a proactive, business-minded Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll be the go-to legal partner for our expanding U.S. operations and will help us navigate complex healthcare, privacy, and regulatory landscapes.
This is an opportunity to directly shape the future of digital health compliance while working with smart, values-driven people who move fast and care deeply about patient outcomes.
While your focus will be on U.S. operations, you’ll collaborate with our Canadian legal team and cross-functional partners to support broader organizational goals. If you enjoy problem-solving across new markets and want to grow beyond pure regulatory work into corporate, employment, and strategic advisory matters, this role is for you.
In this role, you’ll make an impact by:
Leading U.S. Healthcare and Regulatory Compliance
- Serving as day-to-day legal advisor for U.S. healthcare, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Translating complex regulations into clear, actionable business guidance across departments.
- Overseeing HIPAA, AKS, 340B, consumer protection, and state licensing compliance.
- Managing state-by-state entity, pharmacy, and provider registrations.
- Supporting 340B program contracting and HRSA filings.
Supporting Commercial and Strategic Growth
- Drafting, negotiating, and closing a wide range of commercial agreements including Pharmacy Services, Clinical Services, and Vendor contracts.
- Partnering with leadership on M&A, strategic collaborations, and complex transactions.
- Developing and maintaining contract templates and management systems.
- Supporting payor and PBM negotiations to align legal and business strategy.
Strengthening Risk and Governance
- Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks across operations.
- Ensuring compliance with FDA, FTC, and state consumer laws impacting marketing and telehealth.
- Responding to privacy or clinical incident investigations and regulatory audits.
- Advising senior leadership on key risk trends and compliance strategy.
Collaborating and Building Systems
- Coordinating with external counsel and internal teams for smooth execution.
- Partnering with Growth, Marketing, Clinical, and Product teams to provide proactive legal counsel on the feasibility and compliance of new business strategies.
- Building scalable legal processes that enable speed and compliance as we grow.
We need someone who has:
- A J.D. (or LL.B.) with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (dual qualification in Canada a plus)
- 6+ years of experience in health law, regulatory compliance, or healthcare transactions
- Hands-on experience advising telehealth, pharmacy, or multi-state healthcare organizations
- A deep understanding of HIPAA, state health laws, and 340B or pharmacy compliance
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- The ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- A collaborative mindset and practical approach—comfortable saying “yes, if” rather than “no”
- A passion for healthcare innovation and improving access to care
It would also be great if you have:
- Experience with 340B, PBM, or reimbursement structures
- M&A or venture-backed healthcare experience
- Prior in-house experience
Compensation:
- $160,000 - $200,000 USD a year
- Earn stock options through our Equity Incentive Plan—connect your efforts to PurposeMed’s growth as we work together to improve the lives of our patients across North America.
- The compensation listed above refers to a yearly base salary that may vary depending on a candidate's relevant qualifications, knowledge, competencies and work experience, and other factors including market conditions. Base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards at PurposeMed—see our other exciting benefits below! (Please note that the benefits listed are specific to Canadian, full-time team members and may be adjusted based on your location or employment type).
Do you think you could be our next Senior Legal Counsel? We look forward to seeing your application!
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Why you should join us:
- Be part of a team of great people who don’t take themselves too seriously. While we’re serious about the problems we solve, we believe in having fun along the way.
- Make an impact, every single day. We’re providing compassionate, affirming care to many people who have never received the proper support before.
- Be confident in bringing your whole self to work. Inclusivity is core to how we take care of our patients, our teammates, and ourselves. We create spaces that are safe and affirming.
What we’re offering (based on full-time, permanent roles in Canada):
Work/life flexibility and time off:
- Work flexibly within a team that’s remote friendly; we believe that work should fit around your life*
- 20 vacation days and a team that will remind you to use them!
- Annual winter break closure
Care for your physical and mental health:
- Extended medical, dental, and vision care starting on your first day of work!
- 8 wellness days
- $500 health and wellness spending account
- $2,000 mental health coverage with additional free online counseling through Inkblot Therapy and FeelingBetterNow mental health assessments
- $20,000 of lifetime coverage for gender-affirming care and procedures
Investment in your learning and growth:
- $500 learning fund to use towards courses and other professional development
- Our unique People Potential program, in which you'll partner with your manager to identify opportunities to grow and achieve your full potential
Family care:
- $3,400 lifetime coverage for fertility drugs
- Parental leave program for birthing and non-birthing parents–your choice of:
- Short term: 4 weeks off to use flexibly in your first year of parenting
- Long-term: 13 weeks EI top-up
Eligible team members and their dependents** also receive no-cost access to PurposeMed’s services:
- Freddie: PrEP assessment and follow-up appointments
- Frida: ADHD assessment
- Foria: Gender-affirming care services
If you are looking for a place that sparks your creativity, helps others, and will push you to be your best, then you’ll love PurposeMed.
PurposeMed is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, and we highly encourage those from excluded and marginalized communities to apply. This includes groups such as (but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, trans and non-binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV-positive people. You don’t have to check every single box above. If the job description gets you excited and you think you could contribute your expertise to our team—we hope you’ll apply!
*Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada. Team members working onsite at Affirming Care pharmacies do need to be physically present.
**Permanent team members (employees) and their dependents are eligible, however, the person receiving the assessment must live in a province or state in which Freddie, Frida, or Foria operates, and be over the age of 18. Additional restrictions apply.
