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Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible.

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Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.

Ro is consistently recognized as a top workplace in Health Care, in New York, and for Women and Parents—earning more than 20 honors from Fortune, Great Place to Work, and PEOPLE since 2021. In 2025 alone, we ranked top 5 among medium workplaces in Health Care and New York, and top 50 nationwide.

We’re looking for a pragmatic, business-minded Senior Employment Counsel to be Ro’s lead advisor on people-related matters that arise across the organization, including at Ro’s pharmacy subsidiary and affiliated physician practice. You’ll partner closely with our People, Legal, and business teams to advise on the full employee lifecycle, use of AI in the workplace and employee data privacy. You’ll also have a chance to jump in on commercial contacts and broader disputes as time allows.

Provide clear, actionable advice on all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.

Manage employment disputes and agency inquiries, including investigations, pre-litigation response, and outside counsel and insurance broker management.

Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employment contexts.

Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including worker classification, remote arrangements, and cross-border employment questions.

Anticipate and track changes in relevant laws and keep Ro ahead of them through practical updates and guidance.

Work closely with our Privacy and Security teams on matters related to employee data.

Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.

Partner with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity questions in support of Ro’s overall compensation structure.

Step in on non-employment disputes or commercial agreements as time and interest allow.

J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

8+ years of employment law experience, including time in both a law firm and in-house, in a related role

Comfort working across a wide range of matters in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent judgment and ability to work cross-functionally

Experience advising on use of AI in the context of employment

Flexibility to take on adjacent work in commercial contracts and disputes as needed

Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other care care provider is strongly preferred

Experience advising on employee data privacy is preferred

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements

Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Student loan refinancing

Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness

We welcome qualified candidates of all races, creeds, genders, and sexuality to apply.

The target base salary for this position ranges from $195,900 to $240,000, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.

Ro recognizes the power of in-person collaboration, while supporting the flexibility to work anywhere in the United States. For our Ro’ers in the tri-state (NY) area, you will join us at HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those outside of the tri-state area, you will be able to join in-person collaborations throughout the year (i.e., during team on-sites).

At Ro, we believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths — and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Ro is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@ro.co.

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Any Location

Hybrid — some on-site time required

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Posted: June 4, 2026
First seen: June 4, 2026
Last seen: June 4, 2026

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At Ro, we want to bring transparency to healthcare at every step of the patient journey, from the cost of their treatment to where their medication is sourced. Ro provides information to help patients make informed, important decisions about their healthcare and their lives, and to put patients back in control of their health.

Employees

750

Founded

2017

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