(Senior) Legal Counsel Digital Health - Parental Leave Cover
Posted on February 20, 2026 (3 months ago)
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Team Lead: Philip Ihde, Chief Operations Officer
Talent Acquisition: Celia Nielsen, People & Talent Partner
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months (parental leave cover)
Start Date: By 01.05.2026
Salary bands:
- IC L2 (Mid-level): 64,000 - 76,000 EUR (gross, fixed) + one-off allocation of virtual shares equal to 10% of initial annual gross salary
- IC L3 (Senior): 85,000 - 107,000 EUR (gross, fixed) + one-off allocation of virtual shares equal to 15% of initial annual gross salary
Remote-first culture: Remote-first approach with offices in Hamburg, Berlin and Potsdam.
Your Role
HelloBetter is a pioneer in digital healthcare. For more than 10 years we have developed evidence-based digital health applications for prevention and treatment of mental health challenges. Our programs cover areas such as stress management, depression, problematic alcohol use, panic and anxiety disorders, vaginismus and sleep disorders. Six out of ten applications are approved digital health applications (DiGA) and are freely available on prescription for insured adults in Germany. You will take a central role in our compliance team and be responsible for legally securing our growth in a highly regulated market. As (Senior) Legal Counsel you will actively shape how we bring innovative digital health solutions to market — in Germany, France and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive legal advice to the executive team and employees
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all company contracts in German, English and French (including cooperation, NDA, service and data processing agreements)
- Handling matters in medical law, competition law, corporate law, data protection, social security and general civil law
- Communication with health insurers, authorities and external counsel
- Association work in the Spitzenverband Digitale Gesundheitsversorgung e.V.
- Contributing to the quarterly compliance newsletter for the leadership team, including monitoring legal developments in relevant areas
- Acting as Case Manager for the internal reporting office under the Whistleblowing Act (HinSchG)
Profile
Must haves
- Fully qualified lawyer (2nd state exam) with at least 2-3 years' experience (Mid-level) or 4+ years' experience (Senior)
- Proven experience in healthcare law (e.g. DiGA, medical devices and/or SGB V)
- Practical experience in contract drafting and negotiation (esp. B2B, cooperation agreements) and communication with (approval) authorities and/or health insurers
- Technical affinity (including AI applications in the legal field)
- Fluent German and English; fluent French
Working style
- Independent, structured and careful working style with high personal responsibility
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach (startup mentality)
- Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills for advising at C-level
Nice to haves
Additional expertise
- Solid knowledge in competition law (UWG, Heilmittelwerbegesetz) and/or data protection (GDPR, eHealth applications)
- Experience in digital health / healthtech companies or startups
- Experience with DiGA approval procedures (BfArM processes)
Network & association work
- Existing contacts to health insurers or umbrella associations
- Experience in association or committee work
- Network in the digital health scene (SVDGV, bvitg, etc.)
If you are unsure whether the position fits your profile, we encourage you to apply if our mission and the role appeal to you — even if you do not meet 100% of the criteria.
Why we?
Purpose
- Mental health is a human right: we help thousands of people each month who struggle with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout and other mental health challenges
Research & Evidence
- We have a unique product and are at the forefront of research on digital health applications
- The effectiveness of our online therapy programs is continuously evaluated and since 2014 efficacy studies are published in international peer-reviewed journals
- We value data and are transparent about our strategy, goals and results
Growth
- As pioneers in developing programs for mental health we lead in innovation in a rapidly growing market
- We actively support personal development of employees, including an annual training budget of 1000 EUR
Remote-First
- Remote-first culture with optional use of our offices in Berlin and Hamburg
Diversity & Inclusion
- Fair and equal treatment is standard in our anti-harassment policy
- Flexible working hours
- Company language is English with emphasis on inclusive language
- Transparent salary bands
- Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birthing parents after the birth or adoption of a child
Other benefits
- 28 days holiday + compensation for public holidays falling on weekends
- Paid additional leave based on length of service — up to three extra days
- Free or subsidised gym memberships
- Regular team events
Interview Process
- Screening interview with our People Team (30 min)
- Take-home case study (2 hours)
- Technical interview with the Legal Team (60 min)
- Hiring manager interview with Philip, Chief Operating Officer (60 min)
- Offer talk (15 min)
About us
HelloBetter (formerly GET.ON Institut für Online Gesundheitstrainings GmbH) was founded in 2015 by internationally recognised researchers and psychologists. We have developed and evaluated 10 online programs across eight specific problem areas in over 30 randomised controlled trials and collaborate with multiple universities and partners. Six therapy programs are approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as digital health applications (DiGA) and are available on prescription for insured adults. The company is based in Berlin and Hamburg and employs over 130 people.
How to apply
Please complete the short application form on the job page and submit your CV in English or German. You may include supporting documents such as a cover letter, certificates, recommendation letters or other relevant information.
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Contact
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