Data Privacy And Security Health Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Data Privacy and Security Health Law Associate Attorney focusing on providing expert legal advice on data privacy and security matters within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, have meaningful experience in technology and data privacy, and be adept at collaborating with legal and non-legal professionals.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on compliance with state and federal privacy laws and regulations.
• Advise on data protection, management, and security, including understanding data flows and creating data maps.
• Develop and implement strategies for incident response related to data breaches and security issues.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts emphasizing data privacy and security clauses.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to address data privacy and security concerns.
• Stay current with evolving data privacy laws and industry best practices.
• Support clients in navigating complex regulatory environments related to healthcare data.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in data privacy, security, and health law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Meaningful experience with technology and data privacy issues, including incident response.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry practices and regulations is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in Washington, DC, or eligibility to waive in.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of state and federal privacy laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in data protection, management, and security protocols.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for commercial contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal professionals.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is a plus.

Providing national level legal services, this firm has over 120 years of experience in insurance regulation, tax-exempt, healthcare, direct sales industry, energy, financial institutions and research institutions. It has offices in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Tampa, Phoenix, Naples, Tucson and Washington DC and has over 450 expert lawyers. It is one of the 200 largest firms in the United States. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation of bringing the right legal resources to each case.