About us:
Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians. Our platform is designed to foster healthier food choices, drive lasting behavior change, and deliver long-term health outcomes. Through our highly personalized, digital platform, we guide our 2.2 million members—including those in employer-sponsored health plans, regional and national Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and commercial insurers—on a tailored journey to eating well while saving time and money.
Foodsmart seamlessly integrates dietary assessments and nutrition counseling with online food ordering and cost-effective meal planning for the entire family, optimizing ingredients both at home and on the go. We partner with national and regional retailers across the U.S., many of whom accept SNAP/EBT, making healthier food more accessible. Additionally, we assist members with SNAP enrollment and management, providing tangible access to nutritious
food.In 2024, Foodsmart secured a $200 million investment from TPG’s Rise Fund, which supports entrepreneurs dedicated to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This investment will help us expand our reach, particularly to low-income workers who are disproportionately affected by diet-related diseases.
At Foodsmart, our mission is to make nutritious food accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of economic status. We are committed to a set of core values that shape our culture and work environment:
Measured: We make data-driven, truth-seeking decisions.
Impactful: We are fueled by achieving our mission and vision.
Collaborative: We help each other be better and create a positive environment.
Hungry: We maintain a healthy growth mindset, seeking to overcome challenges with courage.
Joyful: We take joy in each other, our work, and the privilege of doing this work.
Whether you're a dietitian, a commercial leader, or a technologist, working at Foodsmart means being part of a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared purpose. Join us in transforming the way people access and enjoy healthy food.
About the role:
As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Legal Officer will actively demonstrate Foodsmart’s mission, vision, and values and advocate for the company’s culture. They will be a forward-looking, roll-up sleeves, hardworking, and trustworthy leader with the ability to transition seamlessly between daily legal operations and broader strategic business issues. The General Counsel will play a critical role in driving Foodsmart’s legal and regulatory strategy, with a specific emphasis on scaling the business in Government Sponsored Health Plans businesses. This leader will bring expertise in Medicaid & Medicare regulations and compliance, guiding the company through complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring alignment with both national and state-level agencies. The General Counsel will be a strategic partner to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team, providing counsel on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. This role will also be pivotal in shaping the company’s government relations strategy, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across state and national agencies that influence policy and enforcement.
Key Relationships:
Reports to Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports Original Team of two (Vice President, Compliance, and Vice President, Policy and Strategy, Network Management)
Other key relationships Executive leadership team, Board of Directors / TPG, Outside counsel, External partners
Critical Leadership Competencies:
Business Acumen
The Chief Legal Officer must be a pragmatic, roll-up-the-sleeves, business-oriented lawyer of high intellect and demonstrated technical legal expertise; a lawyer who keeps pace with the demands of a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial business by anticipating problems and proffering appropriate and creative solutions. They must be able to counsel management on complex legal and regulatory issues, clearly and accurately identify the material legal matters, and articulate a corresponding solution logically, rationally, and convincingly. They must be a lawyer who can assess legal risk in difficult situations, including matters where time is critical or matters of significant materiality to a company. They will have demonstrated strategic perspective and experience contributing meaningfully to a company's strategic decisions while working to keep the legal strategy aligned with company objectives.
Collaborating and Influencing
The successful candidate will communicate clearly and openly, with strong organizational awareness, an adept ability to build relationships internally and across the market, and an ability to influence major decisions with legal ramifications. They should be be a strong team managers and leaders and possess the ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments to drive company objectives.
About our benefits and perks:
Remote-First Company
Unlimited PTO
Flexible & remote location
Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k, bonus, & stock options
Commuter benefit
Gym reimbursement
Foodsmart is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.