Mid-Level Health and Life Sciences Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Potential relocation benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of privacy and technology regulatory experience, focusing on health and life sciences. The ideal candidate will bring sharp analytical ability, judgment, and the capacity to manage major workstreams while collaborating with attorneys and clients.

The role emphasizes privacy program development under HIPAA and state laws, plus advising on data uses, negotiating BAAs and DPAs, and supporting client counseling in

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in privacy or technology regulatory counseling.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Membership in or eligibility for the D.C. Bar.
• Experience in health and life sciences privacy compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with health privacy laws is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop privacy compliance programs under HIPAA, state health privacy laws, and other regulations.
• Enhance privacy compliance programs, including governance structures and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on legal implications of data uses and flows.
• Negotiate agreements, including HIPAA business associate and data processing agreements.
• Support client counseling on privacy issues in product development and research.
• Manage workstreams and participate in client calls and presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical and judgment skills

Excellent research, writing, and oral

Client-ready work product

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate in Washington, DC, with 3-5 years of experience in privacy and technology regulatory and advisory matters, focusing on health and life sciences. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage significant workstreams while collaborating with attorneys and clients.

Duties

• Develop privacy compliance programs under HIPAA, state health privacy laws, and other regulations.
• Enhance privacy compliance programs, including governance structures and risk assessments.
• Advise clients on legal implications of data uses and flows.
• Negotiate agreements, including HIPAA business associate and data processing agreements.
• Support client counseling on privacy issues in product development and research.
• Manage workstreams and participate in client calls and presentations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in privacy or technology regulatory counseling.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Membership in or eligibility for the D.C. Bar.
• Experience in health and life sciences privacy compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with health privacy laws is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively.

Education

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Member of the Bar in the United States.

Skills

• Strong analytical and judgment skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deliver client-ready work product in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Potential relocation benefits.