Sr Corporate Counsel – Privacy & Commercial
| Company | Altera Digital Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, Austin, TX, USA, Cleveland, OH, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Raleigh, NC, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Kansas City, MO, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $150000 – $170000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to and in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state
- Minimum 5 years relevant legal experience, with a focus on both privacy law (specifically HIPAA) and commercial transactions within the healthcare IT industry
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in the technology or healthcare sectors
- Strong understanding of U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state-specific requirements
- Experience working with healthcare IT clients and/or vendors
- Prior in-house legal experience at a technology or healthcare company
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership potential and a desire for professional growth
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable data protection regulations
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, IT outsourcing, business associate agreements, and other technology-related transactions within the healthcare IT industry
- Serve as a legal advisor to various business units, providing practical and strategic advice on legal risks and opportunities related to both privacy and commercial matters
- Manage and respond to data security incidents, including conducting investigations and coordinating with relevant stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze new and evolving privacy laws and regulations and advise the company on their potential impact
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, IT, security, and sales, on privacy and commercial legal issues
- Assist with the development and maintenance of form agreements and legal templates
- Support mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions with respect to privacy and commercial due diligence and integration
- Potentially manage and mentor other members of the legal team in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- IAPP certified, preferred