Senior Counsel, Privacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of specific privacy verticals, managing projects from identifying issues to resolution with minimal guidance.

• Offer practical, business-focused legal counsel on privacy regulations relevant to U.S. healthcare entities, including HIPAA, state privacy laws, data breach notification laws, and other federal and state mandates.

• Provide advice to business, product, and engineering teams regarding laws, regulations, governance frameworks, and ethical practices related to artificial intelligence.

• Assist the internal commercial contracting team by reviewing privacy-related clauses in vendor agreements, data usage agreements, and business associate agreements that require escalation.

• Aid in the development and upkeep of privacy policies, procedures, and training resources.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Security, IT, and business teams to pinpoint privacy risks and implement risk-based solutions.

• Keep abreast of changes in privacy and AI legislation and convey their implications to relevant stakeholders.

• Support the handling of privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and audits.

• Utilize AI tools judiciously and efficiently in everyday legal tasks to enhance productivity, quality, and turnaround time.

• Report directly to the Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.

• At least 6 years of overall legal experience, including a minimum of 2 years at a law firm with significant privacy or healthcare regulatory focus.

• Required experience in advising healthcare organizations or clients on privacy, regulatory, or compliance issues.

• Proficient knowledge of HIPAA and other U.S. privacy laws applicable to healthcare organizations.

• Proven capability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate sound judgment with limited oversight.

• A self-starter attitude and a readiness to take charge of projects and privacy verticals.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate intricate legal concepts into straightforward, actionable guidance for non-lawyers.

• Comfort and enthusiasm in using AI tools, including generative AI and legal research and drafting assistants, in regular legal workflows.

• Interest in and willingness to advise on AI governance and legal issues related to AI intersecting with privacy.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to establish trust with stakeholders across legal, compliance, product, and business teams.

• Professional certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or AIGP are preferred.

• Familiarity with the NIST Privacy Framework and/or NIST AI RMF is preferred.

• Previous in-house experience, particularly in healthcare or health tech, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options available for many positions.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.

• Comprehensive time-off policy (21 days of PTO in the first year).

• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.

• Six weeks of paid sabbatical after six years of service.

• Educational Assistance Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match.

• Stock options.

• Time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment.

• A collaborative, inclusive, and remote-first culture.