Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare Through Technology

Structuring Payer Partnerships to Scale a National Care Network

Headway is building a new mental healthcare system that makes it easier for individuals to access affordable care. By enabling therapists to accept insurance through its platform, the company has created a national network of providers and expanded access to care for hundreds of thousands of patients across all 50 states.

Headway is seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial to support its payer contracting strategy and help scale partnerships with leading health plans. This role serves as a key legal partner to the payer team, structuring and negotiating agreements that enable the company’s network and platform to operate effectively within the healthcare ecosystem.

The position will lead negotiations of health plan agreements, advise on regulatory and contractual considerations, and align legal frameworks with business objectives. The role also focuses on building systems and processes that support efficient deal execution and long-term scalability as the company continues to expand its payer relationships.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and outside counsel, the attorney will help shape innovative partnership structures while managing risk in a complex, highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare contracting, particularly across payer and provider relationships, and is comfortable operating in a fast-growing technology company. You are a collaborative partner who can translate legal complexity into practical solutions and build frameworks that support both growth and compliance.

Company Website: headway.co