Head of Legal - Frontera Health

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Job Title

Head of Legal

Job Location

Denver, Colorado

Job Listing URL

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fronterahealth/jobs/4615621007

Job Description

Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.

Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we’re expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.

Our Mission

Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.

About the Role
Frontera is looking for our first in-house attorney — a Head of Legal who’s excited to roll up their sleeves, own the full spectrum of legal and regulatory work, and help us grow responsibly.

This is not a “keep the trains running” legal job. You’ll be sitting at the table with our CEO and leadership team, weighing in on major business decisions, helping us navigate healthcare regulations, and shaping how we work with partners, payers, and families. You’ll balance protecting the company with enabling innovation, and you’ll be the person we turn to on everything from contracts and compliance to data privacy and acquisitions.

If you thrive in environments where the playbook isn’t written yet, and you want to build the legal function inside a fast-moving healthcare technology company, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Be the legal function. You’ll own all things legal, regulatory, and risk-related at Frontera.
Counsel on big decisions. Support leadership and the board on corporate governance, M&A, partnerships, and market expansion.
Build the legal infrastructure. Draft and negotiate contracts, design compliance programs, and set policies that scale with the business.
Navigate healthcare law. Guide the company through HIPAA, Medicaid/Medicare, CMS rules, and state-specific regulations.
Protect data and privacy. Oversee policies and practices for HIPAA, GDPR, and other data protection frameworks.
Partner cross-functionally. Work side-by-side with product, operations, finance, and clinical teams to make sure we’re innovating responsibly.
Manage outside counsel smartly. Bring in specialized expertise when needed, but keep ownership in-house.
Stay ahead of the curve. Track legal trends in healthcare, tech, and AI, and translate them into proactive strategies.

Qualifications

J.D. and active bar membership.
8–12 years of legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house, with deep exposure to healthcare or healthtech.
Strong foundation in healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS, Medicaid/Medicare, state rules).
Experience handling a broad mix of legal issues — M&A, corporate governance, contracts, privacy/security, employment.
Comfortable being the sole in-house lawyer; you like ownership and can toggle between strategic advice and hands-on execution.
Clear, pragmatic communicator who can make legal issues understandable and actionable.
Excited by the challenge of building in a high-growth environment.
Bonus: familiarity with the use of AI in healthcare.

Why Frontera?

Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.
Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies.
Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Denver Office & Perks

Dog-friendly office.
Catered lunch from local Denver restaurants five days a week, plus occasional breakfasts and dinners.
Robust snack program and great coffee options (including cappuccino machine and cold brew cans).
Regular team events and low-key socials.
Up to $150/month commuter stipend, discounted nearby parking, and a discounted Colorado Athletic Club membership.
Thoughtfully designed space for focus, collaboration, and connection.
Competitive health benefits, stock options, 401(k), and generous PTO.

Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!

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