Overview
This is a US-based remote position for a Senior Counsel, Privacy to support a growing diagnostics business. The role focuses on providing practical legal advice on HIPAA and healthcare data privacy, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible and efficient business operations.
This position is hands-on and consultative, ideal for an attorney who enjoys collaborating with business teams to understand privacy requirements, manage risk, and develop compliant solutions that support innovation and growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day legal advice on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, including guidance on Business Associate Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and related documents.
- Advise on the use, disclosure, and protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) across diagnostics, laboratory operations, and commercial activities.
- Support compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and emerging U.S. state privacy laws, including projects and contracts involving consumer or non-HIPAA-regulated personal data.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification requirements, ensuring compliant use and protection of PHI across all business operations.
- Support privacy incident and breach assessments, response, and remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Information Security, IT, and Operations teams on HIPAA-related matters.
- Act as a solution-oriented legal partner to product, commercial, research & development, and operational teams.
- Manage legal matters within assigned business units, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
- Identify and manage legal risks associated with day-to-day operations in collaboration with business units.
- Translate privacy requirements into practical, business-aligned guidance.
- Support contracts, initiatives, and projects involving healthcare data and patient information.
- Educate internal stakeholders on HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements using clear, accessible language.
- Develop or contribute to training materials, guidance documents, and FAQs.
- Stay informed about emerging privacy issues in diagnostics, digital health, and data-driven healthcare.
- Support legal leadership on privacy topics beyond HIPAA as the business evolves.
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments impacting healthcare data.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to provide legal insights and support.
- Assist in overseeing regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Track important developments in applicable laws across U.S. jurisdictions.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in good standing required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney in a law firm or in-house legal role.
- Demonstrated experience advising on HIPAA and healthcare privacy matters.
- Working knowledge of CCPA, GDPR, and state privacy laws.
- Background in corporate law or litigation; experience in healthcare, life sciences, or related industries preferred.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and business partners.
- Proven ability to evaluate risk with consideration of business and practical factors and to provide clear recommendations.
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workload under pressure.
- Commitment to legal ethics and maintaining confidentiality.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization that values diversity and inclusion. Discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic—including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status—is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with religious practices, beliefs, or disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Location
This is a remote position based in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this description.