Healthcare Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate

Beacon Hill; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks a Healthcare Privacy & Compliance Associate to join a leading AmLaw firm's privacy and cybersecurity team in the healthcare sector. The role focuses on advising healthcare clients on privacy incidents, regulatory obligations, and data governance, with mentoring from senior practitioners.

The candidate should have 2+ years of legal experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or related areas, strong writing skills, and a collaborative, client-facing mindset to handle complex matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience in privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare, regulatory, investigations, litigation, or a related practice area.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare, technology, or regulatory matters.
• Collaborative approach and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise healthcare organizations on privacy and cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks, business email compromises, insider threats, and other security events
• Conduct breach assessments and counsel clients regarding state and federal notification obligations
• Coordinate incident response efforts with forensic investigators, notification vendors, communications professionals, and law enforcement
• Assist clients with investigations and regulatory inquiries involving federal and state agencies
• Counsel healthcare organizations on HIPAA compliance, data governance, and privacy-related obligations
• Develop incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and privacy and cybersecurity training programs
• Advise on emerging issues involving artificial intelligence, digital health technologies, and evolving privacy regulations
• Collaborate with attorneys across healthcare, privacy, cybersecurity, litigation, and regulatory practice areas

Skills

Privacy law

Cybersecurity

Healthcare

Regulatory

Litigation

Research & writing

Job description

Beacon Hill seeks a Healthcare Privacy & Compliance Associate to join a leading AmLaw firm's privacy and cybersecurity team in the healthcare sector. The role focuses on advising healthcare clients on privacy incidents, regulatory obligations, and data governance, with mentoring from senior practitioners.

The candidate should have 2+ years of legal experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or related areas, strong writing skills, and a collaborative, client-facing mindset to handle complex matters