Corporate Counsel, Commercial & Employment at Function Health · Remote

Company Overview:

Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. We are redefining how individuals understand, measure, and improve their health by moving beyond the limitations of traditional care and enabling comprehensive, continuous insight into human biology. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and is venture-backed by Redpoint and other leading venture firms. Over half a million members have joined Function to take control of their health.

Through comprehensive lab testing, MRI and CT imaging, longitudinal data, and guidance from AI and clinical teams, Function gives members an in-depth, continuous view of their health and the clarity to act on it. Through acquisitions across imaging, mobile phlebotomy, and supplement tracking and optimization, Function is building an integrated health platform that spans the full path from testing to health clarity to daily action.

Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. As we scale, the quality and durability of our People systems, data, and insights will directly shape our ability to attract, retain, and support exceptional talent.

We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action, and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where every day we build the future.

The Role

Function is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Commercial & Employment to join our growing Legal team. This attorney will be a key partner to teams across the business, with primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements while also supporting employment-related legal matters as Function continues to scale.

This is a highly cross-functional role for someone who combines strong legal judgment with a practical, business-oriented approach. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, Product, People, Finance, and Operations, helping teams move quickly while thoughtfully managing legal and business risk.

The ideal candidate brings approximately 5+ years of sophisticated legal experience, including a strong foundation in commercial transactions, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and experience advising fast-moving technology or high-growth businesses. Experience at a leading law firm and/or within a high-growth technology company is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, partnership, services, SaaS, technology, licensing, confidentiality, and other strategic agreements.
• Serve as a trusted legal partner to business teams: providing practical, commercially minded counsel that balances business objectives with appropriate risk management.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to help structure and negotiate complex commercial relationships and enable efficient deal execution.
• Develop a strong understanding of Function's products, business model, and strategic priorities to provide proactive legal guidance as the company scales.
• Support the People team on employment-related legal matters, including employee relations, policies, performance and separation matters, and other day-to-day employment questions, in partnership with internal and external resources as appropriate.
• Identify emerging legal risks and translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
• Help develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, policies, processes, and legal operations that allow the Legal team to scale effectively.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance, Operations, People, and other teams on legal issues that arise across the business.
• Manage outside counsel strategically when specialized expertise is required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally combining experience at a leading law firm and/or an in-house legal team at a high-growth technology company.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles and the ability to independently manage agreements from initial review through execution.
• Experience advising on employment matters is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal judgment with an ability to assess risk in the context of broader business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can evolve quickly.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills and a low-ego, solutions-oriented approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to make legal work more efficient and scalable.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a healthcare, health-tech, technology, SaaS, or consumer business.
• Experience negotiating agreements involving enterprise customers, strategic partnerships, technology, data, or other complex commercial relationships.
• Exposure to privacy, product counseling, healthcare regulatory matters, or other issues relevant to a technology-enabled healthcare business.
• Experience building contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval frameworks, or other scalable legal processes.
• Day-to-day usage of a CLM to manage contract workflows, document management, and recordkeeping.
• Experience working closely with People teams on employment-related matters.

To be a strong fit, you also need:

• Ruthless Prioritization:
  • We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
  • We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
  • We prioritize what drives impact.
  • We never compromise on standards of excellence.
• Member-First, Always:
  • We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
  • We create calendar, actionable, human experience.
  • We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
  • We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
• One Team, Moving Fast:
  • We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
  • We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
  • We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
  • We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
• Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
  • We don’t just ship– we own outcomes and drive results.
  • We act with urgency and precision
  • We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
  • We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
  • We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
• Mission Over Ego:
  • We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission - and leave ego at the door.
  • We disagree and commit.
  • We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
  • We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
• Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
  • We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
  • We prioritize clinical precision - data must be right.
  • We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.

Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly contribute to the success of our platform and the satisfaction of our users. We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team and help shape the future of our services.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.

Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at t alent@functionhealth.com.