Mid-Level Associate for Health Care and General Privacy Counseling

Job Overview

A leading law firm with a nationally recognized Privacy & Cybersecurity practice is currently seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience in health care privacy and general privacy law. The associate will advise clients-primarily in the technology and life sciences industries-on regulatory compliance, product development, data governance, and legal risk related to the handling of sensitive information. This role offers the opportunity to work with a range of innovative clients and address complex legal and technical issues in a fast-evolving privacy landscape.

Location

• New York City, NY

Duties

• Provide legal counseling on privacy issues relating to product and service development

• Draft and revise privacy policies, notices, consent forms, and related compliance documentation

• Advise on compliance with U.S. health privacy laws, including HIPAA and applicable state regulations

• Interpret and apply consumer privacy laws and sector-specific federal laws

• Draft and negotiate data privacy agreements such as:

  • Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)

  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

  • Data Use Agreements (DUAs)

• Conduct privacy and cybersecurity risk assessments

• Assist with incident response, including drafting notifications for privacy or data breaches

• Provide guidance on international privacy laws such as the GDPR

• Advise on advertising technology (adtech) compliance, where applicable

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of experience practicing privacy law, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department

• Demonstrated expertise in health information privacy and consumer data protection

• Experience advising clients in sectors such as digital health, biotech, or emerging technology

• Active bar membership in New York, or eligibility to sit for the next bar exam

• Strong professional references and work history

• Excellent legal writing, client counseling, and interpersonal communication skills

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar license in NY, or eligibility to obtain such licensure

Skills

• Proficient in U.S. health care privacy laws, including:

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

• Familiar with major federal privacy laws:

  • GLBA, FCRA, COPPA, FTC Act

• Skilled in state privacy frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA

• Understanding of international laws such as the EU’s GDPR

• Ability to analyze complex data flows and technology use in legal contexts

• Competency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data-sharing agreements

• Experience conducting privacy audits and developing compliance strategies

• Familiarity with adtech-related privacy issues (preferred but not required)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Access to wellbeing and mental health support programs

• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance bonus

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.