Sr Corporate Counsel - Privacy & Commercial

Job Description

Altera Digital Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a key legal resource, providing expert counsel on a wide range of privacy and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both privacy law, particularly HIPAA, and commercial transactions within the healthcare technology space.This is a pivotal role for a self-starter who is eager to contribute significantly to the legal function, collaborate across business units, and has the potential for future leadership within the department. Candidates should be team players who are curious, humble and can work cooperatively toward the goals of the companies in a matrixed organization.Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel and guidance on federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Serve as a legal advisor to various business units.
• Manage and respond to data security incidents.
• Monitor and analyze new and evolving privacy laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on privacy and commercial legal issues.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of form agreements and legal templates.
• Support mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
• Potentially manage and mentor other members of the legal team in the future.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum 5 years relevant legal experience, with a focus on both privacy law (specifically HIPAA) and commercial transactions within the healthcare IT industry.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in the technology or healthcare sectors.
• Strong understanding of U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including state-specific requirements.
• Experience working with healthcare IT clients and/or vendors.
• Prior in-house legal experience at a technology or healthcare company.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership potential and a desire for professional growth.

Altera Digital Health offers:

• Remote work opportunity within the U.S.
• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership within the legal department.