General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

IDEOlogy Health, part of The Lockwood Group, is a leading medical media company dedicated to transforming medical education. We are seeking a strategic and compliance-focused General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer to join our leadership team. This role is crucial for guiding the organization through the complex regulatory landscape of pharmaceutical medical-legal review (MLR), ensuring all content and programming aligns with industry guidelines (FDA, PhRMA, ACCME, etc.). The successful candidate will be a key member and strategic partner to the executive leadership team.

Requirements

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with both AmLaw100 law firm and in-house experience.
  • Strong track record in identifying and solving legal issues and providing strategic advice in highly regulated industries.
  • Proven history of business partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to drive strategic results in dynamic environments.
  • Strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal matters.
  • Experience navigating healthcare laws and regulations such as the Sunshine Act.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day legal matters, including contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, regulatory, IP, privacy, and employment matters.
• Research, analyze, and advise the executive team and internal business functions on a wide range of legal topics relevant to the business.
• Provide strategic legal counseling with business acumen to the Executive Suite.
• Stay current with relevant industry regulations and laws, and implement necessary changes to company policies and practices.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial, healthcare, and vendor/supplier agreements.
• Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program responsive to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement necessary policies and procedures related to business operations and compliance with laws, regulations, and obligations.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute Compliance Training to ensure employee knowledge and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Support HR and employment matters, including policies, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Manage external counsel budgets and relationships.

About IDEOlogy Health

IDEOlogy Health, part of The Lockwood Group, is a medical media company in the United States that is changing how medical education is delivered and received. We provide integrated communication products, services, education, and research to professionals within health care and industry sciences, rapidly becoming the “go-to” resource for physicians. We are experiencing unprecedented growth and are committed to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing healthcare communications industry. We offer extensive on-the-job training, professional development, and opportunities to make a difference in healthcare. Our culture values dedication, hard work, collaborative events, and community involvement.