Data Governance Attorney - Telework Eligible & Privacy

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Data Governance Attorney to provide expert legal guidance on data governance, privacy, and information management for HHSC system agencies. The role includes advising on state and federal compliance, reviewing data sharing contracts, and supporting policies to ensure secure data handling.

The attorney will operate in the Open Records and Data Governance Department of the Legal Services Division within the Office of Chief Counsel, offering

Qualifications

• Experience in legal work.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Advises on privacy, data usage, sharing, and management for HHSC systems.
• Reviews and negotiates data sharing and data security agreements.
• Supports response to data breaches or security incidents.
• Provides legal opinions, briefs, and regulatory interpretation.

Skills

privacy

data governance

legal research

writing

analysis

communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Data Governance Attorney to provide expert legal guidance on data governance, privacy, and information management for HHSC system agencies. The role includes advising on state and federal compliance, reviewing data sharing contracts, and supporting policies to ensure secure data handling.

The attorney will operate in the Open Records and Data Governance Department of the Legal Services Division within the Office of Chief Counsel, offering