Strategic Legal Counsel

Why you should join usTandem is a generational opportunity to rethink how we bring new therapies to market, and our path to doing so is significantly de-risked – we have:Exponential organic growth: We have product-market fit and are growing rapidly through word-of-mouth. Tandem supports thousands of patients every week and is doubling physician user count every month. We will reach millions by 2025.An AI-first business model: Our approach is distinctly enabled by AI, but our business will get stronger (not commoditized) as foundation models improve. We are building durability through two-sided network effects that will compound over time.Top tier investors: With the traction to support conviction in our model, we raised significant funding from investors (including Thrive Capital, General Catalyst, Bain Capital Ventures, and Pear VC) to build an exceptional team of engineers and operators.Our number one priority is scaling to market demand. We are looking for individuals who are high horsepower, high throughput, and hyper resourceful to help us increase capacity and grow. We move fast and need to move faster.All full-time roles are in person in New York. You can learn more about working with us in the last section of this page.About the roleAs Strategic Legal Counsel at Tandem, you will help define and build our legal function — owning key areas of regulatory, commercial, and corporate risk while serving as a business-aligned leader driving company strategy. This is not a traditional legal role. You’ll bring high judgment, fast execution, and deep curiosity — constantly scanning for areas where legal strategy can accelerate growth, build defensibility, or eliminate friction.You’ll manage legal operations across the company, serve as the point of coordination for multiple outside counsel relationships, and help guide core decisions. You will be expected to use legal tools not just to protect the business, but to unlock new capabilities, accelerate execution, and influence how we grow.This is a demanding role, with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be expected to “act like an owner” and commit yourself to Tandem’s success. If you are low-ego, hungry to learn, and excited about intense, impactful work that drives both company growth and accelerated career progression, we want to hear from you.If you join, you will:Own and operationalize Tandem’s legal infrastructure — including contracting, compliance, regulatory posture, and corporate structureServe as the internal lead across a network of outside counsel, synthesizing input and driving high-confidence decisionsBuild scalable legal workflows that support commercial velocity and cross-functional execution across provider, pharma, vendor, and data relationshipsStay ahead of regulatory developments and industry shifts, turning risk into opportunity where possibleIdentify and help implement legal or structural changes that expand Tandem’s capabilities or unlock strategic advantagesLead company-critical projects where legal is only part of the equation — such as launching new services, structuring external partnerships, or building out new functionsPartner closely with our CEO and leadership team on company-wide priorities, including strategic initiatives, GTM support, and product expansionWe’ll be most excited if you have:6–15 years of legal experience, ideally with time spent both at a top-tier law firm and in-house at a high-growth companyFluency across commercial and regulatory domains — ideally including exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated sectorsA track record of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk with speed, and providing clear decision-making frameworksFamiliarity with managing outside counsel and distilling legal complexity into actionable recommendationsOperator mindset — you enjoy building, problem-solving, and contributing to business decisions directlyStrong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effectiv ... (truncated, view full listing at source)