About the role
Why you should join us Tandem is a generational opportunity to rethink how we bring new therapies to market, and our path to doing so is significantly de-risked – we have: Exponential organic growth: We have product-market fit and are growing rapidly. Tandem supports thousands of new patients every day, is spreading with doctors through word-of-mouth, and works with the largest biopharma companies in the world. An AI-first business model: Our approach is distinctly enabled by AI, but our business gets stronger (not commoditized) as foundation models improve. We are building durability through two-sided network effects that compound over time. Top tier investors: With the traction to support conviction in our model, we raised significant funding from top investors (Thrive Capital, General Catalyst, and Accel) to build an exceptional team of engineers and operators. Our number one priority is scaling to market demand . We are looking for individuals who are high horsepower, high throughput, and hyper resourceful to help us increase capacity and grow. We move fast and need to move faster. All full-time roles are in person in New York. You can learn more about working with us in the last section of this page.
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the role As Strategic Legal Counsel at Tandem, you will help define and build our legal function — owning key areas of regulatory, commercial, and corporate risk while serving as a business-aligned leader driving company strategy. This is not a traditional legal role. You’ll bring high judgment, fast execution, and deep curiosity — constantly scanning for areas where legal strategy can accelerate growth, build defensibility, or eliminate friction. You’ll manage legal operations across the company, serve as the point of coordination for multiple outside counsel relationships, and help guide core decisions. You will be expected to use legal tools not just to protect the business, but to unlock new capabilities, accelerate execution, and influence how we grow. This is a demanding role, with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be expected to “act like an owner” and commit yourself to Tandem’s success. If you are low-ego, hungry to learn, and excited about intense, impactful work that drives both company growth and accelerated career progression, we want to hear from you. If you join, you will: Own and operationalize Tandem’s legal infrastructure — including contracting, compliance, regulatory posture, and corporate structure Serve as the internal lead across a network of outside counsel, synthesizing input and driving high-confidence decisions Build scalable legal workflows that support commercial velocity and cross-functional execution across provider, pharma, vendor, and data relationships Stay ahead of regulatory developments and industry shifts, turning risk into opportunity where possible Identify and help implement legal or structural changes that expand Tandem’s capabilities or unlock strategic advantages Lead company-critical projects where legal is only part of the equation — such as launching new services, structuring external partnerships, or building out new functions Partner closely with our CEO and leadership team on company-wide priorities, including strategic initiatives, GTM support, and product expansion We’ll be most excited if you have: 6–15 years of legal experience, ideally with time spent both at a top-tier law firm and in-house at a high-growth company Fluency across commercial and regulatory domains — ideally including exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated sectors A track record of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk with speed, and providing clear decision-making frameworks Familiarity with managing outside counsel and distilling legal complexity into actionable recommendations Operator mindset — you enjoy building, problem-solving, and contributing to business decisions directly Strong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effective participant in both internal debates and external relationships High NPS with your former teammates This is a list of ideal