Deputy General Counsel

As Deputy General Counsel, you'll be a hands-on legal partner across the business: advising teams, managing risk, and building scalable processes as Pearl grows. You will:

• Stay current on relevant U.S. and international laws, regulations, and public policy developments, especially in healthcare, technology and primary care, and advise the business on how these may affect strategy and compliance.
• Develop trusted relationships with business partners and stay closely informed on key product developments.
• Draft policies, disclosures, and related processes to support ongoing compliance.
• Work cross-functionally to build scalable, effective processes for delivering legal input across the company.
• Provide practical legal and strategic advice to internal teams, helping shape long-term approaches to new products and customer experiences.
• Lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines to support business objectives.

We're looking for a curious, humble, and talented attorney who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment.

Experience & Credentials

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) with admission in good standing to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 7 years of healthcare legal experience, in-house and/or at a law firm.
• Background in regulatory matters (FDA experience a plus), contracting and transactions, and/or litigation.
• Experience advising business teams to ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills & Judgment

• Excellent legal judgment paired with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research and master complex legal and regulatory topics and translate them into clear, accessible guidance for non-lawyers.
• Experience counseling clients and teams on business and risk-mitigation strategies.

Ways of Working

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with external partners, internal teams, and legal colleagues.
• A team player with intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and eagerness to learn.
• Genuine excitement about taking on outsized responsibility at an early-stage company.