Associate General Counsel

Overview

An established healthcare technology organization is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support legal and regulatory matters across specified business lines. This role involves assisting senior legal leadership with commercial and corporate transactions, compliance projects, and litigation management. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborates closely with the Senior Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and advice on commercial contract negotiation, documentation, and administration
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts and technology licensing agreements
• Support compliance projects related to electronic commerce, data flow, data privacy, security, and healthcare industry regulations
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions and post-closing integration efforts
• Coordinate with outside counsel on employment, labor matters, and litigation management
• Respond to legal inquiries from internal and external stakeholders as assigned
• Support privacy and compliance issues, including investigation of potential privacy and security breaches
• Participate in maintaining industry certifications and accreditations such as HITRUST, ONC, and DirectTrust
• Provide guidance on strategic business and legal issues, including employment and labor matters
• Support assessment and management of threatened and pending litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor’s degree
• Admission to and good standing with an applicable state bar
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in technology transactions, corporate law, and healthcare law, particularly in contracting or regulatory roles
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts for technology and services businesses
• Knowledge of healthcare and healthcare information technology legal and business issues
• Familiarity with HIPAA, HITECH, and related healthcare privacy and security laws
• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions processes and projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compliance and privacy-related issues
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including operational delivery and enterprise growth
• Experience with industry certifications and accreditations

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, six company holidays, and a floating holiday
• Company-paid training and computer equipment
• Performance-based bonus program
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career development and leadership training opportunities

Compensation will be determined based on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Location

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with associates located across the country.