Mid-Level Associate for Health Care and General Privacy Counseling

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm seeks a skilled mid-level associate for its Privacy & Cybersecurity practice in Santa Monica. This role involves advising clients on privacy implications, drafting documentation, and ensuring compliance with health care privacy laws. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of experience and a strong understanding of privacy regulations.

Benefits

Life insurance and disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Wellbeing support and mental health resources

Performance-based discretionary bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of legal experience in privacy and data protection law.
• Deep understanding of health care and consumer privacy law frameworks.
• Admission to the bar in California or eligibility to sit for the bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic privacy advice during product and service development.
• Draft and revise privacy policies, consent forms, and disclosures.
• Counsel clients on compliance with health care privacy laws.

Skills

Proficiency with major U.S. privacy laws

Strong command of state privacy laws

Familiarity with international data protection laws

Ability to analyze data flow

Competence in negotiating data-sharing agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Mid-Level Associate for Health Care and General Privacy Counseling

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
2-11 yrs required

Location
Santa Monica, CA, United States

Posted on
May 21, 2025

Valid Through
Jun 20, 2025

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Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This position is ideal for an attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience in health care privacy and general privacy counseling. The associate will advise technology and life sciences clients on privacy implications related to digital product development, regulatory compliance, and information governance, including drafting privacy documentation and responding to data incidents.

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Duties

• Provide strategic privacy advice during product and service development
• Draft and revise privacy policies, consent forms, disclosures, and related materials
• Counsel clients on compliance with health care privacy laws (federal and state)
• Advise on general consumer privacy and data protection regulations
• Draft and negotiate privacy and data-related contracts, including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUAs)
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and audits
• Prepare breach notifications and counsel clients through incident response
• Assist in regulatory investigations and class-action litigation support
• Address adtech-related privacy issues (preferred but not required)

Requirements

• 4–7 years of legal experience in privacy and data protection law
• Deep understanding of health care and consumer privacy law frameworks
• Familiarity with data practices in digital health, tech, or life sciences
• Admission to the bar in California, or eligibility to sit for the bar exam
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong academic credentials and references from legal employers or clients

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

Active bar membership in California

Skills

• Proficiency with major U.S. privacy laws, including GLBA, FCRA, COPPA, and FTC Act
• Strong command of state privacy laws, particularly the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Familiarity with international data protection laws, including GDPR
• Ability to analyze data flow and manage complex privacy issues in tech-driven environments
• Competence in negotiating data-sharing and privacy-related agreements
• Experience advising on research data, clinical trials, or healthcare IT platforms is a plus
• Exposure to adtech-related privacy risks and regulations is advantageous

Benefits

• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Wellbeing support and mental health resources
• Performance-based discretionary bonus eligibility