Associate General Counsel

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to help grow and scale our legal and compliance functions. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology and healthcare, directly impacting our ability to expand access to quality care for vulnerable populations. You will be a foundational member of a growing legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel, taking on a broad range of responsibilities and partnering with leadership to shape the future of Akido.

What you’ll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including physician contracts, payor agreements, and vendor contracts.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related questions from internal teams.

• Oversee M&A activity and manage due diligence processes.

• Develop and maintain compliance materials for operations in multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage responses to audits and support compliance escalations.

• Partner with the product team to conduct risk assessments for AI products and new service lines.

• Manage corporate governance matters.

• Provide counsel on HR and employment issues, including policy updates, performance management, and litigation.

• Support credentialing, licensing, and immigration matters.

Who you are

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state (California preferred).

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house experience at a high-growth healthcare technology company preferred).

• Expertise in healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute).

• Broad-based experience with commercial contracts, corporate governance, and employment law (preferred).

• Pragmatic, business-oriented approach to problem-solving with a passion for innovation.

• Based in Los Angeles area (preferred).

Benefits

• Stock-options package

• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision

• 401K

• Long-term disability

• Unlimited PTO

• Life insurance

• Paid Leave Program

Salary range
$200,000—$225,000 USD

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.