Overview
The organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Privacy Team, reporting to the Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel. This role involves independently advising on privacy risk, owning key privacy verticals end-to-end, and serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on evolving privacy and AI regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong legal judgment and be comfortable using AI tools to work efficiently, while also advising the business on emerging AI laws and governance frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage and own discrete privacy verticals, driving projects from issue-spotting through resolution with minimal oversight.
- Provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders on privacy laws applicable to U.S. healthcare organizations, including HIPAA, state privacy and data breach notification laws, and other applicable federal and state requirements.
- Advise business, product, and engineering teams on the use of artificial intelligence, including applicable AI-specific laws and regulations, AI governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
- Support the internal commercial contracting team as a subject matter expert for escalated review of privacy-related provisions in vendor agreements, data use agreements, and business associate agreements.
- Support the development and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Security, IT, and business teams to identify privacy risks and implement practical, risk-based solutions.
- Monitor developments in privacy and AI law and proactively communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
- Support responses to privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and audits as needed.
- Use AI tools thoughtfully and effectively in day-to-day legal work to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.
Requirements
- J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
- Minimum of 6 years of total legal experience, including at least 2 years at a law firm with substantive privacy or healthcare regulatory work.
- Prior experience advising healthcare organizations or clients on privacy, regulatory, or compliance matters is required.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA and other U.S. privacy laws applicable to healthcare entities; familiarity with emerging state and federal AI laws is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision.
- Self-starter mindset with a willingness to take ownership of projects and privacy verticals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers.
- Comfort and enthusiasm using AI tools (e.g., generative AI, legal research and drafting assistants) as part of a daily legal workflow.
- Interest in and willingness to advise on AI governance and AI-related legal and regulatory issues as they intersect with privacy.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to build trust across legal, compliance, product, and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP).
- Familiarity with privacy program frameworks (e.g., NIST Privacy Framework) and/or AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF).
- Prior in-house experience, particularly within the healthcare or health tech industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
- Robust time-off plan: 21 days of PTO in your first year.
- Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents.
- Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service.
- Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program.
- 401(k) with up to 4% match.
- Stock options.
Location
Remote-first; flexible work schedules are available for many roles.