Neko Health
Employment and Commercial Counsel Lead, US
$225K–$250K
New York · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 8–10 years of relevant legal experience; ideally split between a leading US law firm and an in-house legal team.
- Education
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
About the job
Leads US employment and commercial legal work as Neko expands, advising teams and managing legal risk across employment, contracts, privacy, healthcare, and corporate governance.
What you'll do
- Own US labor and employment matters, including employee relations, investigations, wage and hour compliance, terminations, and leave.
- Advise business teams and review and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Manage legal risk and advise on privacy, healthcare compliance, and corporate governance.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission to a U.S. State Bar in good standing.
- Substantial hands-on labor and employment law experience, including employee relations, workplace investigations, and wage and hour compliance.
- Experience partnering with People/HR teams to develop scalable employment policies, training, and processes.
- Strong commercial and corporate law grounding, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
Nice to have
- New York State Bar admission.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations; exposure to IP and data protection; or experience with rapid US workforce growth or multi-state expansion.
Pay
$225K – $250K (base salary)
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