Corporate Counsel

ABOUT ABRIDGE Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh. THE ROLE As Corporate Counsel, you will play a critical role as Abridge navigates a period of rapid growth. Working closely with our Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, you will drive complex, high-impact corporate matters (including M&A, securities, and corporate governance) while maintaining the range to support the full breadth of our corporate legal needs. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of AI in healthcare, partnering cross-functionally to build scalable legal infrastructure from the ground up. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Execute on M&A and other strategic transactions end-to-end, including due diligence, deal structuring, drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, managing post-closing integration, and overseeing outside counsel. - Support capital markets activities, equity administration, and corporate governance matters, including investor relations support and board preparation. - Manage Abridge's corporate insurance programs, working closely with brokers and Finance. - Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency and consistency across corporate and strategic transactions. - Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across Finance, People, and Operations, translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. WHAT YOU’LL BRING - Passion for Abridge's mission and the energy to support a fast-moving product and operational team. - 5+ years of combined legal experience, including law firm experience; - J.D. required, with active standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred). - Proven experience advising on corporate legal issues - Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice - Entrepreneurial mindset, strong ownership mentality, and comfort operating in a highly dynamic, fast-scaling environment. - Strong analytical, organizational, and program management skills with good attention to detail BONUS POINTS IF… - Prior in-house or law firm experience focused on technology. - Familiarity with recent trends in artificial intelligence, particularly large language models. This position is a hybrid role located in our San Francisco office. (Tues, Wed, Thurs in office) WHY WORK AT ABRIDGE? At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month. Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business. Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients. We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you. HOW WE TAKE CARE OF ABRIDGERS: - Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees - Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families. - Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA. - Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees. - Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family. - 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future. - Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage. - Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits. - Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more. - Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals. - Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment. - Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees. - ... and much more! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. STAYING SAFE - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM RECRUITMENT FRAUD We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Abridge recruiters and/or hiring managers. Abridge will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Abridge recruiting team will come from an @abridge.com http://abridge.com email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/05/scammers-are-hijacking-job-ads-heres-how-spot-fakes. 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