Data Privacy And Security Health Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Madison, WI, seeks a highly skilled Data Privacy and Security Health Law Associate Attorney. This role is essential for managing complex data privacy and security matters within the healthcare sector, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing expert legal guidance on data protection and incident response.

Duties

• Advise clients on state and federal privacy laws and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement data protection strategies, including data flow analysis and mapping.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts related to data privacy and security.
• Provide legal counsel on data management, security measures, and incident response planning.
• Collaborate with both internal team members and external stakeholders to address and resolve data privacy issues.
• Stay current on developments in data privacy and security laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on data protection issues.
• Represent clients in privacy-related disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Assist in developing internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is preferred.
• Proven expertise in technology, data privacy, and security, including:
  • State and federal privacy laws and regulatory compliance.
  • Data protection, management, and security, including understanding data flows and maps.
  • Incident response and management.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.