Vice President of Legal & Compliance
*CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES**
About SafelyYou
SafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities.
Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world. And today, our company is solving critical challenges in senior living, from resident falls and ER visits to staffing concerns, length of stay, and NOI. All helping ensure that communities can focus on improved care for residents while still reaching their financial goals.
SafelyYou is one of five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019), a winner of the McKnight’s Tech Partner of the Year, and has been named to Fortune’s Impact 20 list, which recognizes companies making people’s lives better through innovation.
Your Role at SafelyYou
The Vice President of Legal & Compliance is the company’s senior legal leader, responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters as the company scales. This role partners closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to manage risk, enable growth, and build a mature legal and compliance function appropriate for a late-stage, high-growth company.
This role serves as the primary legal advisor to the business, while allowing flexibility as the company evolves toward IPO or other liquidity events.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Leadership & Strategy
Serve as the senior legal advisor to the executive team on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and strategic matters
Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance aligned with business objectives
Anticipate legal and regulatory risks associated with scaling, new products, partnerships, and geographic expansion
Corporate Governance & Board Support
Support Board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials and legal analysis
Oversee corporate governance matters, including subsidiary management, equity administration, and corporate records
Partner with outside counsel on financing, M&A, and strategic transactions
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Own the company’s compliance program, including policies, training, monitoring, and reporting
Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., healthcare, privacy, security, financial, or other regulated frameworks as applicable)
Act as primary internal point of contact for audits, examinations, and regulatory inquiries
Commercial & Product Legal
Lead negotiation and execution of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, and strategic partner contracts
Advise product and engineering teams on regulatory, privacy, and risk considerations throughout the product lifecycle
Develop scalable contract processes and templates to support growth
Risk Management & Litigation
Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including oversight of outside counsel
Establish risk management frameworks and escalation processes
Advise leadership on risk tolerance and mitigation strategies
Legal Operations & Team Development
Build and manage the legal function, including hiring and developing internal talent as appropriate
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets
Implement legal operations processes, tools, and metrics to improve efficiency and visibility
The Ideal Candidate:
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience, including:
In-house experience at a high-growth or regulated company or
Combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience
Demonstrated experience advising senior executives on complex legal and compliance matters
Strong judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs
Preferred
Experience in a Series B–D or pre-IPO environment
Background in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, fintech, AI, data/privacy)
Experience supporting financings, M&A, or IPO readiness
Prior people management or legal function-building experience
Key Competencies
Executive presence and strong communication skills
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
High integrity and sound judgment
Comfort working in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Why Join Us? You Can Make a Difference!
SafelyYou offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:
A mission-driven company culture
Fully remote
Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Program
Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends
Non-accrual PTO
Growth Potential
Company Retreats
Medical & Family/Parental Leave
At SafelyYou, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, competitive, and resilient company. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We value all the perspectives our team members bring to the table, and that is why we don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We want to hear from YOU! We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the technical requirements.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- United States (Remote)
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About SafelyYou
SafelyYou is working to ensure the highest-quality care for seniors in any care setting, anywhere in the world, driven by proven AI, unmatched clinical expertise, and an immeasurable passion for caregiving.
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