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 Counsel to join Ro’s legal team as our lead advisor on legal matters related to employment and on all litigation matters more generally across the organization, including at Ro corporate, its pharmacy subsidiary and its affiliated physician practices. You’ll partner closely with our People, Legal, and business teams to advise on the full employee lifecycle, including use of AI in the workplace, and litigation. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for a lawyer who can move fast, exercise sharp judgment, and manage a varied docket with confidence.
What You’ll Do:
Provide clear, actionable advice on all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring, performance management, accommodations, investigations, and exits.
Support Ro’s workforce strategy, including remote arrangements and cross-border employment questions.
Partner with the People team and outside counsel on benefits and equity questions in support of Ro’s overall compensation structure.
Manage employment-related disputes through resolution, including pre-dispute response, alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and coordination with outside counsel and insurers.
Assist with other litigation matters across the organization as needed, including commercial disputes involving Ro corporate and its pharmacy subsidiaries.
Advise on responsible, compliant use of AI tools in recruiting, performance management, and other employee-facing contexts.
Anticipate and track changes in relevant laws and keep Ro ahead of them through practical updates and guidance.
Work with the People team to maintain scalable policies, handbooks, templates, and training programs.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of experience in employment law and managing investigations and disputes, including at a law firm and in-house
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 as needed
Experience advising a physician practice, hospital, or other care care provider is strongly preferred
We’ve Got You Covered:
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