Head of Legal

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

• 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.
  
  

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.