Health Law Associate Attorney - Data Privacy And Security

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

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is looking to add a highly-skilled Health Law Associate Attorney with a focus on Data Privacy and Security. The ideal candidate will have around five years of experience, bringing expertise in health law, data privacy, and security matters. The role requires a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external clients, with a strong ability to handle privacy law compliance, data protection, and incident response, particularly in the healthcare industry.

Duties:

• Advise clients on federal and state privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Provide expert counsel on data protection, management, and security, including understanding data flows and creating data maps.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, with a focus on privacy and data security provisions.
• Lead incident response strategies and guidance following data breaches or other security incidents.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges in health law.

Requirements:

• Approximately 5 years of experience in health law, with an emphasis on data privacy and security.
• Proven ability to navigate federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
• Experience with data management, protection, and security, including technical understanding of data flows and maps.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with both legal and non-legal professionals.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, particularly those with privacy and security elements.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry practices and regulatory challenges is preferred.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Minnesota.

Skills:

• Expertise in health law, privacy, and data security.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for commercial contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail and legal research proficiency.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple client matters.

Job Location:

• Minneapolis, MN