Legal Counsel Chicago

About Synapticure

As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers, payers, ACOs, health systems, and life sciences organizations—including through CMS’ new GUIDE dementia care model—Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

The Role

Synapticure is seeking an experienced and highly capable Legal Counsel to serve as the company’s in-house attorney. In this critical role, you will function as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive and clinical leadership—building and leading a right-sized compliance program, managing legal risk, and ensuring regulatory alignment across our fast-growing organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep healthcare regulatory expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal advice into actionable, practical guidance. You will oversee healthcare compliance, contracting, and general legal operations across the enterprise, supporting both the clinical delivery organization and the corporate entity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the legal and compliance function at a mission-driven, high-growth healthcare company that is redefining access to specialized neurological care.

Job Duties – What you’ll be doing

Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance

Design, implement, and oversee a scalable healthcare compliance program, including policies, training, and internal monitoring frameworks

Provide guidance on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, fraud and abuse (Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute), corporate practice of medicine, and multi-state telehealth requirements

Advise on MSO/PC structures, payer contracting compliance, and corporate practice of medicine guardrails

Provide counsel on complex billing, coding, and reimbursement issues, including Medicare and Medicaid participation

Anticipate and communicate regulatory trends, advising leadership on both risk and strategic opportunity

Oversee internal investigations, audits, and privacy/security initiatives in partnership with technology and clinical operations teams

Contracting & Transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including payer, health system, vendor, and technology agreements

Support clinical and life sciences partnership agreements while maintaining appropriate corporate and compliance boundaries

Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and workflows to streamline review and approvals across the organization

Corporate & Operational Legal Support

Provide day-to-day legal counsel on corporate governance, employment, risk management, and marketing matters

Collaborate with business and clinical leaders to translate legal and compliance advice into practical, operational solutions

Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel, ensuring effective resource use and alignment with company strategy

Educate and train internal teams on contracting best practices and healthcare regulatory requirements

Support strategic initiatives, corporate development, and special projects as Synapticure continues to scale

Requirements – What we look for in you

Juris Doctor (J. D.) from an accredited law school and active licensure in at least one U. S. jurisdiction

5–10+ years of legal experience, ideally a blend of law firm and in-house counsel roles within healthcare or health technology

Demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulatory areas including HIPAA, fraud and abuse, corporate practice of medicine, telehealth, payer contracting, and MSO/PC structures

Experience designing, managing, or scaling healthcare compliance programs tailored to growth-stage or technology-enabled healthcare companies

Ability to assess and communicate risk clearly, balancing regulatory compliance with business objectives

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences

Proven record of working cross-functionally and collaborating with leadership, operations, and clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a telehealth or tech-enabled healthcare environment

Familiarity with value-based care models and payer/provider partnerships

Exposure to life sciences collaborations and related regulatory considerations

Understanding of data privacy frameworks beyond HIPAA (e.g., CCPA, GDPR)

Experience supporting corporate transactions, including fundraising or M&A activities

We’re founded by a patient and caregiver, and we’re a remote-first company. This means our values are at the heart of everything we do, and while we’re located all across the country, these principles are what tie us together around a common identity:

Relentless focus on patients and caregivers We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do.