Mid-Level Associate for Health Care and General Privacy Counseling

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with 4 to 7 years of experience in health care privacy and broader privacy counseling. The successful candidate will work within a Chambers-ranked Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, providing strategic legal guidance to clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. This role involves advising on privacy implications related to product development, drafting compliance documentation, and offering general privacy-related counseling.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Advise clients on privacy considerations related to digital products and services

• Draft and update privacy documentation including policies, procedures, and consent forms

• Counsel on compliance with federal and state privacy laws

• Provide guidance on consumer and health care privacy

• Conduct privacy compliance assessments

• Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements (e.g., BAAs, DPAs, DUAs)

• Advise on privacy and data security incident notifications

• Support responses to data breaches and regulatory investigations

• Participate in product counseling and address privacy implications of adtech (preferred)

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of relevant legal experience

• Proven ability to work in complex and fast-paced environments

• Admission to the State Bar

• Strong academic background

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong professional references

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active bar membership, or eligibility to sit for the bar exam

Skills

• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including:

  • HIPAA, CMIA, Washington My Health My Data Act, Nevada SB 370

  • GLBA, FCRA, COPPA, FTC Act

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

• Familiarity with international privacy laws, including GDPR

• Ability to analyze data flows and privacy implications in tech-driven environments

• Competency in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing privacy-related legal documents

• Strong legal research and compliance assessment skills

• Adtech knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee wellbeing programs

• Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonus

This firm is one of the nation's acknowledged best in intellectual property work.This medium sized DC firm, with a major office on the West Coast, is made up attorneys who fill the halls with some pretty erudite conversation. Obviously, there is a strong preference here for scientific backgrounds, with an added bonus for people with Ph.d.'s and business development acumen. Pay and benefits are high.