About this role
Virta Health is hiring a remote General Counsel to oversee corporate legal affairs and guide the company through its next phase of scale and public company preparation. This full-time leadership opportunity is well-suited for an experienced legal executive with a strong background in high-growth venture-backed environments who wants to drive growth while managing complex healthcare regulations.
Role Overview
Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease for one billion people through technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery. The General Counsel will serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, executive leadership team, and the Board of Directors. Operating with a builder mentality and pragmatic approach, this leader will direct all legal operations, corporate governance, strategic transactions, and enterprise risk management while preparing the organization for future public market requirements.
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About the Company
Virta Health has raised over $350 million from prominent investors to reverse type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. Operating as a remote-first organization with hubs in Denver and San Francisco, the company partners with major health plans, employers, and government entities to restore member health.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Virta Health careers page.
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What is the compensation for the General Counsel position?
The starting salary range is listed between $267,551 and $292,583 per year, with a broader range up to $317,614 depending on factors such as qualifications and experience.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role, though candidates must be based in or willing to spend meaningful time in the San Francisco Bay Area or Denver hubs.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have significant legal leadership experience in a high-growth, venture-backed tech or healthcare company, ideally having served as a senior legal leader at a $200M+ revenue company with IPO exposure.
What are the primary responsibilities of the General Counsel?
The General Counsel oversees all legal affairs, advises the executive team and board, manages healthcare regulatory strategy, prepares the company for public readiness, and builds scalable legal processes.
Are there any state-specific hiring restrictions for this role?
Yes, for corporate roles, Virta does not hire residents of Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, or Wisconsin.