Head of Legal

Remote U.S. - (designated states)

This position is fully remote and ideally from one of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, MI, MS, NC, NV, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX. 
 

The Opportunity

Raintree Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal to lead all legal affairs and ensure the company's integrity and compliance. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing proactive legal guidance on strategic initiatives, complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day operations in a rapidly evolving healthcare technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Counsel: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all material legal and regulatory matters, including corporate strategy, risk management, and governance.
• Compliance and Regulatory: Manage and oversee the company’s legal compliance programs, particularly those related to healthcare laws (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.), EMR regulations, data privacy, and security standards.
• Commercial Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including enterprise-level customer agreements, vendor and partnership agreements, and licensing terms.
• Intellectual Property: Advise on and manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and proprietary data.
• Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance matters, including board materials, minute-taking, and ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Litigation and Risk Management: Manage external counsel on any litigation matters and develop strategies to mitigate legal risk across all areas of the business.
• HR Support: Provide legal guidance on employment law matters, human resources issues, and internal investigations.
• Project Management: Manage certain projects that have a strong overlap with legal activities, such as M&A related due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Significant experience in the healthcare technology (HealthTech) or EMR/EHR space, with deep expertise in U.S. healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, state privacy laws).
• Must be well versed in emerging topics such as artificial intelligence and current and pending healthcare law, and their potential impact to Raintree.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, corporate law, M&A, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Counsel, Associate GC or Head of Legal in a high-growth technology company.
• Experience working in the software industry with other SaaS business models.
• Familiarity with the physical therapy or broader rehabilitation market.

Our Perks

Remote Work/Work From Home

Paid Time Off/11 Paid Holidays/Year-End Holiday Break

Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA,

401K with Company Match

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

About Raintree Systems​

Raintree is the preeminent provider of electronic health records (EHR) and revenue cycle management (RCM) software for the therapy and rehabilitation industry. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Chandler, AZ, Raintree serves enterprise and mid-sized organizations across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and ABA specialties. Our award-winning, all-in-one platform empowers therapy professionals to deliver superior patient care through innovative clinical documentation, automated billing, and actionable business intelligence. With over 2,500 implementations and a commitment to "Software-as-a-Relationship," we are a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming healthcare technology and improving outcomes for everyone.

Our Core Values

We put our Clients First - We are Open and Honest - We are Disciplined, Yet Flexible

We love to Solve Problems - We are Committed to Greatness - We are a High Performance Team

Raintree Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.