Overview
An academic health system is seeking an Associate General Counsel specializing in Technology. This role offers remote work from any location within the contiguous United States. Employment for candidates residing outside Nebraska and Iowa will be through a third-party employer unless relocation occurs.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on enterprise IT initiatives including cloud services, SaaS platforms, electronic health record integrations, digital health tools, telehealth solutions, mobile applications, and advanced analytics technologies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial technology agreements such as software licenses, SaaS agreements, data use and processing agreements, technology development agreements, and strategic vendor partnerships.
- Advise IT, digital, and operational leaders on data rights, intellectual property strategy, cybersecurity, patient safety, operational risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international privacy and data protection laws including HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and cross-border data transfer requirements.
- Provide guidance on legal and regulatory considerations related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including ethical use, risk mitigation, transparency, and governance.
- Support enterprise AI governance frameworks through policy development, committee participation, and review of AI-enabled technology incidents.
- Counsel business and clinical leaders on responsible deployment of AI technologies in operational, research, and patient-facing contexts.
- Advise on compliant data commercialization and monetization strategies balancing innovation, regulatory obligations, and reputational risk.
- May have additional practice focus areas based on organizational needs or specific experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years practicing law in a firm or in-house legal department in relevant areas.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate good judgment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse and changing workload in a fast-paced environment.
- License to practice law in good standing in Nebraska required; if not licensed in Nebraska, must hold a license in good standing in at least one other state and be willing and eligible to obtain Nebraska licensure within six months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in compliance, data security, employment, financial services, governance, information technology, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, pharmacy, privacy, real estate, and trademark.
- Experience advising academic health systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $158,683 - $238,035 annually, determined based on years of relevant experience.
- Educational support including up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance and a 35% discount at a partner college.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Location
- Remote work available from any location within the contiguous United States.
- Candidates residing outside Nebraska and Iowa will be employed through a third-party employer unless relocating.
Additional Information
- First shift schedule.
- Current resume and cover letter required for consideration.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.