Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company committed to helping patients reach their health goals by providing the simplest and most effective care possible. Ro is the only company that offers nationwide telehealth, lab, and pharmacy services. This is made possible by Ro’s vertically integrated platform, which supports patients through an end-to-end experience—from diagnosis and medication delivery to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients across nearly every county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.

Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in Health Care, in New York, and for Women and Parents, with more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021. In 2025 alone, we ranked in the top 5 among medium-sized workplaces in Health Care and New York, and in the top 50 nationwide.

We are seeking a pragmatic, business-minded Senior Employment Counsel to serve as Ro’s primary advisor on people-related matters across the organization, including within Ro’s pharmacy subsidiary and affiliated physician practice. You will work closely with our People, Legal, and business teams to advise on the full employee lifecycle, the use of AI in the workplace, and employee data privacy. You may also have the opportunity to support commercial agreements and broader disputes as time allows.

What You’ll Do:
– Provide clear, actionable guidance on all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.
– Manage employment disputes and agency inquiries, including investigations, pre-litigation strategy, and oversight of outside counsel and insurance brokers.
– Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employment-related contexts.
– Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including worker classification, remote work arrangements, and cross-border employment questions.
– Monitor and anticipate changes in relevant employment laws, and keep Ro informed through practical updates and guidance.
– Partner with Privacy and Security teams on employee data-related matters.
– Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.
– Collaborate with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity issues in support of Ro’s overall compensation model.
– Step in on non-employment disputes or commercial agreements when needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:
– J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
– 8+ years of employment law experience, including experience in both law firm and in-house settings (or a related role).
– Comfort handling a wide variety of matters in a fast-paced environment.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills.
– Excellent judgment and ability to work cross-functionally.
– Experience advising on the use of AI in employment settings.
– Flexibility to support adjacent work involving commercial contracts and disputes as needed.
– Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other healthcare provider is strongly preferred.
– Experience advising on employee data privacy is preferred.

We’ve Got You Covered:
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership.
– Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs.
– 401(k) with company match.
– Flexible paid time off.
– Wellbeing + Learning and Growth reimbursements.
– Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits.
– Pet insurance.
– Student loan refinancing.
– Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness.

We welcome qualified candidates of all races, creeds, genders, and sexual orientations to apply.

The target base salary for this role is $195,900 to $240,000, plus a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). Compensation is determined by considering factors such as location and relevant knowledge, skills, and experience, so your compensation may vary.

Ro values in-person collaboration while supporting flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For Ro employees in the tri-state (NY) area, you will be expected to work from HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaboration sessions throughout the year, such as during team on-sites.

At Ro, we believe diverse perspectives are our greatest strength and that embracing them will bring meaningful change to healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer equal opportunities in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, and/or any other legally protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

Ro is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at talent@ro.co.

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