Health Law Associate Attorney - Data Privacy And Security

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Job Title: Health Law Associate Attorney - Data Privacy and Security

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in Washington, DC is looking to hire a highly qualified Associate Attorney specializing in Health Law with a focus on Data Privacy and Security. The firm seeks an individual with strong interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with both legal and non-legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on health data privacy regulations, security compliance, and incident response.

Duties:

• Advise clients on compliance with state and federal privacy regulations, particularly related to health care data.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with a focus on data privacy and security provisions.
• Provide strategic counsel on data protection, management, and security, including conducting data flow and mapping exercises.
• Support clients in responding to data breaches, ensuring appropriate incident management and mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal and regulatory issues impacting clients in the healthcare sector.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in health law, data privacy, and security.
• Strong ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks at both the state and federal levels.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with a focus on technology and data security.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in good standing in the jurisdiction of Washington, DC.

Skills:

• Expertise in health law and data privacy regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly related to data security and commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage incident responses related to data breaches and security incidents.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306