General Counsel

About Mira

Mira is a San Francisco-headquartered company specializing in hormonal health, offering integrative care and hormone testing services to over 300,000 users. Recognized as the fastest-growing femtech company in America in 2023 by Inc. 5000, Mira developed the market's only FDA-compliant home hormone monitor featuring quantitative testing technology. The company's mission centers on making hormone data accessible and actionable to empower women in understanding their bodies and making informed health choices throughout different life stages, from menstrual cycles and family planning to hormonal imbalances and menopause.

Position Overview

We seek an In-House General Counsel to establish and lead the legal department in our expanding direct-to-consumer health tech company. This role will ensure responsible scaling of products, marketing initiatives, and data usage in line with applicable legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee data privacy and protection strategies ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FTC guidance, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, and related consumer regulations.
• Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including vendor, partnership, and SaaS agreements.
• Advise on marketing claims and advertising compliance aligned with FTC regulations to maintain uninterrupted business operations.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and regulatory teams to align communications and claims with FDA, FTC, and consumer protection standards.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, terms of service, and customer legal documents.
• Provide legal counsel on risks associated with DTC healthcare, consumer health data, digital health platforms, and AI-powered features, assuring regulatory compliance.
• Create scalable legal review processes for marketing efforts, product releases, and partnerships.
• Design and implement succession plans congruent with long-term business goals.
• Contribute to regulatory risk management for consumer health products.
• Manage external legal advisors when specialized knowledge is required.
• Build the foundational legal framework needed for a fast-growing startup environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution and active law license.
• Minimum 4 years legal experience, ideally in healthtech, digital health, or direct-to-consumer companies.
• Proficient knowledge of data privacy and consumer data laws such as HIPAA and CCPA/CPRA.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial contracts effectively.
• Experience providing guidance on marketing claims, advertising regulations, and consumer protection laws.
• Prior experience working in a DTC business setting is favorable.
• Capability to operate cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

• Join a leading femtech company dedicated to advancing women's health and improving care accessibility.
• Become part of an enthusiastic, international group focused on meaningful impact.
• Operate in a dynamic startup atmosphere with direct influence on growth and strategic decisions.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional advancement and organizational development as the company scales.
• Enjoy flexible, fully remote working conditions fostering autonomy and ownership.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses tied to objectives and key results.

Recruitment Process

• Initial screening call with Human Resources.
• Interview with Director of Regulatory and Quality.
• Discussion with Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Brand and Communication.
• Final interview with CMO, CEO, and CTO.
• Reference verification stage.