Lead Corporate Counsel
About OpenLoop OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO, Dr. Jon Lensing, and COO, Christian Williams, with the vision to bring care anywhere. Our telehealth support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go-to-market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.
About the Role
OpenLoop is looking for a Lead Corporate Counsel to join our team remotely or at HQ in Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will provide strategic, business-minded legal guidance across a range of complex corporate initiatives, including M&A, entity governance, fundraising diligence, and operational legal support in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a highly visible, hands-on role ideal for an attorney coming from a strong corporate/ECVC law firm background who is accustomed to managing multiple transactions and clients simultaneously, operating independently, and driving workstreams forward proactively with a high level of detail and responsiveness.
What You'll Do
Lead and manage corporate transactions including M&A (from LOI through post-closing), corporate restructurings, and strategic growth initiatives. Support post-deal integration activities, including governance updates, entity consolidation and clean-up projects, intercompany agreements, and reconciliation of outstanding obligations. Own subsidiary governance and corporate hygiene efforts across the organization, including maintaining organizational documents, board consents, registrations, licensing support, and entity compliance. Support fundraising and financing diligence processes, including managing data rooms, reviewing and maintaining capitalization tables, and coordinating entity formation activities. Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to align legal strategy with business priorities and operational execution. Identify and proactively escalate legal and regulatory risks, particularly in healthcare and other regulated environments, while providing practical business-oriented solutions. Manage outside counsel relationships for corporate, M&A, securities, and governance matters to ensure efficient and high-quality execution. Serve as a key legal partner on strategic initiatives, balancing strong legal judgment with responsiveness, organization, and execution. Operate independently across multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder alignment. Other duties as assigned. Who You Are Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 6-8+ years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and emerging companies/venture capital (ECVC), preferably from a top-tier law firm. Strong experience supporting high-growth technology, healthcare, or venture-backed companies through formation, financing, governance, and exit transactions. Deep understanding of corporate governance fundamentals, including cap tables, entity management, registrations, organizational structure, and board governance processes. Experience managing transactions end-to-end while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders in fast-moving environments. Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and project management skills; able to independently drive workstreams and maintain momentum without extensive oversight. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to proactively provide updates, escalate issues, and collaborate cross-functionally. Demonstrated ability to take and apply feedback constructively while operating with a solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to identify and flag healthcare and regulatory considerations within broader corporate transactions and strategic initiatives. Comfortable operating as a hands-on legal generalist in a rapidly scaling organization with evolving priorities. Our Benefits In addition, for salaried positions you would also be eligible for: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts Flexible PTO 401(k) + Company Match Life Insurance, Pet insurance, and more Our Company We have a relatively flat organizational structure here at OpenLoop. Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table and make things happen. This fits in well with our core values of Autonomy, Competence and Belonging, as we want everyone to feel empowered and supported to do their best work. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you. Apply To This Job