Senior Legal Counsel – US Corporate

At Sciometrix, our goal is to deliver the best-ever personalized care with utmost compassion enabling patients to lead healthier and happier lives. Our commitment to innovation in healthcare technology drives us to lead the way in Care Management, Digital Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, and Population Health. We envision a world where advanced technology and human compassion intersect seamlessly to deliver superior patient experiences and outcomes.” Our mission is to enhance the lives of patients by leveraging digital solutions that reduce hospital readmissions, improve health outcomes, and optimize the delivery of healthcare services. At the heart of our philosophy lies the belief that every patient deserves access to the highest quality of care, tailored to their individual needs. We strive to make this vision a reality by pioneering innovative solutions that prioritize patient well-being and provider efficiency. With Sciometrix, the future of healthcare is not just about treating illnesses; it's about empowering patients to live their best lives. What's In It For You 🚀Dynamic Startup Culture: Cultivate a security-focused mindset within our agile startup environment, advocating for proactive risk management and continuous improvement as fundamental pillars, enabling us to thrive in the fast-paced world of web development. ⚧️Commitment to Diversity: We are paving the way to create change in the industry and our leadership is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging 🌍 Global Network: Expand your global network by developing, learning, and growing with our top talent and connections around the world 🤝🏻Community of Belonging: As a community of belonging, we prioritize creating an environment where everyone feels safe, empowered, and valued. Our organization is committed to fostering continual growth and cultivating the ideal atmosphere that enables you to bring forth your best self at work. 🌟

Benefits:
Hybrid Work Opportunity, Health Insurance, Accidental wellness cover, Company provided devices, Internet reimbursement, 20 total leaves(+Maternity, paternity & Bereavement leave), 10 Holidays (including optional) About The Opportunity
• Sciometrix is seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Legal Counsel (Senior Manager – Legal) with strong expertise in US corporate and employment law to support its growing US and India operations. The role will serve as the first point of legal advice on US corporate and employment matters, identify contractual risks, provide practical recommendations, and ensure business agreements protect the company’s interests. Role & Responsibilities
• Draft, review and negotiate client agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NDAs and other commercial contracts.
• Review US client contracts and identify potential legal, financial and operational risks.
• Review Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), data protection agreements and healthcare-related contracts.
• Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the company's interests.
• Coordinate with US legal advisors on complex negotiations and contractual provisions.
• Review and negotiate vendor agreements, service-provider contracts, technology subscriptions and consultancy agreements.
• Review contractual obligations, payment terms, liability clauses, indemnification and termination provisions.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality, data protection and intellectual property provisions are included.
• Advise on US corporate law matters affecting the company’s US entity, including Delaware corporate law and requirements of other states where the company is registered or operates.
• Prepare and maintain board and stockholder resolutions, written consents, minutes, bylaws amendments and other corporate records.
• Manage the corporate compliance calendar, including foreign qualifications, annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent matters and good standing across states.
• Draft and review intercompany agreements between the US and India entities, working with Finance and external tax advisors on cross-border arrangements.
• Support corporate transactions such as fundraising, equity incentive plans and stock option grants, and due diligence for partnerships or acquisitions.
• Draft and review US employment documentation, including offer letters, at-will employment agreements, confidentiality and invention assignment agreements, non-solicitation and non-compete provisions, and separation and release agreements.
• Advise on US federal employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FMLA and FLSA (wage-and-hour rules and exempt/non-exempt classification), as well as state and local requirements in each state where the company has employees.
• Advise on worker classification (employee vs. independent contractor) and compliance for remote employees spread across multiple US states.
• Review and update the US employee handbook and HR policies (anti-harassment, leave, PTO, remote work, code of conduct) to keep them compliant with federal and state law.
• Support HR on terminations, workplace investigations, accommodation requests and employee disputes, and manage outside counsel on EEOC or state agency charges and employment litigation.
• Coordinate with immigration counsel on US visa matters (such as H-1B and L-1) for employees moving between India and the US.
• Advise on employment-related legal matters in India, including employment documentation and HR policies for the India team.
• Work closely with Finance on payment terms, commercial obligations, financial liabilities and contractual risks.
• Partner with Marketing on website disclaimers, marketing agreements, business communications and regulatory considerations.
• Support Sales and Operations teams with client contract reviews, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal teams on day-to-day business matters.
• Coordinate with US-based law firms and external legal advisors for specialised legal opinions, regulatory matters and complex contractual issues.
• Support compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, employment, data privacy and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain an organised repository of executed agreements, legal documents and contract renewals.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and recommend updates to internal policies and contractual templates. Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
• LLB from a recognised university or a JD from an ABA-accredited US law school; LLM in US, Corporate or Commercial Law preferred.
• Admission to a US state bar (e.g., New York or California) strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant post-ADqualification experience.
• Experience in an in-house legal function or a law firm handling commercial and corporate contracts.
• Strong experience reviewing and drafting US commercial agreements and US employment documentation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of US corporate law (including Delaware corporate law) and US federal and state employment laws.
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, IT services or healthcare organisations preferred.
• Good understanding of MSAs, SOWs, BAAs, NDAs, vendor contracts and employment agreements.
• Familiarity with US contractual frameworks, HIPAA and data privacy requirements, including US state privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA.
• Experience coordinating with external legal advisors and international stakeholders. Preferred
• Willingness to work with regular overlap with US time zones for calls with US stakeholders and counsel.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership. Equal Opportunity Sciometrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more.

Skills:
us federal employment laws,baa,delaware corporate law,adea,us corporate law,ada,sow,u.s. family and medical leave act (fmla),msa,federal & state regulations,delaware,llm,flsa,corporate law,nda,legal contract review