[Hiring] Counsel, Health Data and Privacy @Care Access

Role Description

We are seeking a pragmatic, business-oriented Counsel, Health Data & Privacy to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role will focus primarily on:

• HIPAA and health data privacy advisory
• Negotiation of data protection and healthcare-related agreements
• Support of global data protection compliance across our clinical research and operational activities

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with:

• HIPAA and U.S. federal and state privacy laws
• GDPR and other international data protection frameworks
• Demonstrated capability negotiating data protection and healthcare-related agreements

This role requires both strategic and tactical involvement in:

• Health data governance
• Privacy compliance
• Complex data contracting

Close collaboration with clinical, operational, procurement, and technology stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA and U.S. health privacy laws
• Experience advising on use and disclosure of PHI, research authorizations, and breach analysis
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Experience drafting or supporting AI and automated decision-making risk assessments
• Working knowledge of GDPR and international data transfer mechanisms
• Ability to assess and clearly communicate legal risk
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Business-oriented mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Sound judgment in escalating enterprise-level or reputational risk

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
• 3-6+ years of legal experience, including substantive GDPR experience
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the United States
• CIPP or other similar certifications preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match