Our client, an AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a Healthcare Privacy & Compliance Associate with 2–4 years of relevant legal experience to join its Healthcare Privacy and Compliance team within the Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group. The Associate will advise healthcare organizations on cybersecurity incidents, ransomware attacks, data breaches, HIPAA compliance, regulatory investigations, data governance, and AI-related matters. This opportunity offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and mentorship in a collaborative practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Advise healthcare organizations on ransomware attacks, business email compromises, insider threats, and other security incidents; coordinate response with forensic investigators, notification vendors, crisis communications professionals, and law enforcement; assess breaches and state and federal notification obligations
•  Counsel clients on OCR and state attorney general investigations; HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule compliance; broader privacy regulations and data governance obligations
•  Develop incident response preparedness programs, tabletop exercises, and privacy and cybersecurity training; advise on AI, digital health technologies, and evolving privacy requirements; collaborate with healthcare, privacy, cybersecurity, litigation, and regulatory attorneys

REQUIREMENTS:

•  2–4 years exp. in privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare law, litigation, investigations, regulatory compliance, government enforcement, or related areas; demonstrated interest in healthcare privacy, technology, or regulatory matters
•  PREFERRED: Experience with HIPAA privacy and security, cybersecurity incident response, healthcare clients, or regulatory investigations; prior government, regulatory, judicial clerkship, or AmLaw 200 experience is a plus
•  PREFERRED: CIPP/US certification or other relevant privacy credentials
•  Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; sound judgment, ability to manage multiple matters, and collaborative approach
•  JD from a nationally recognized and accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
•  Must be bar licensed or prepared to become licensed in the jurisdiction of the hiring office

TO APPLY: Please submit in PDF format a resume and JD transcript. Additionally, while not required, it is preferred to also submit a cover letter and a strong writing sample (dispositive motion or brief, 10–20 pages, demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing).