Strategic Deputy General Counsel, Privacy & Compliance

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Developmental Services in Boston seeks a dynamic Deputy General Counsel, Privacy Unit, to advise senior management on privacy, HIPAA, public records law, CORI, and related matters. The role directs and coordinates defense of lawsuits and works with the attorney general's office.

Preferred qualifications include MA bar licensing and at least five years in privacy and health-care law, strong leadership, and experience serving individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts bar license.
• At least five years in the practice of law with emphasis on privacy, public records, research and review, administrative appeals, health care and related law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and in person.
• Experience in human services and working with individuals with disabilities.
• Superior leadership experience, particularly in cultivating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel to Agency Senior Staff related to legal issues, including Medicaid law, privacy law, public records law, research and review, and administrative law.
• Drafts policies, memoranda, regulations, correspondence, and pleadings in furtherance of the legal work of the Department.
• Reviews and revise documents drafted by other Agency attorneys and paralegals within the areas of the Deputy's subject matter expertise and provide supervision.
• Serves as Privacy Officer and Research and Review Committee Chairperson for DDS.
• Participates in internal and external meetings, serves on work groups, prepares, and conducts trainings and presentations on areas of law relevant to other staff at DDS.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Skills

Privacy law

Public records

Administrative law

Medicaid law

Leadership

Legal counsel

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Department of Developmental Services in Boston seeks a dynamic Deputy General Counsel, Privacy Unit, to advise senior management on privacy, HIPAA, public records law, CORI, and related matters. The role directs and coordinates defense of lawsuits and works with the attorney general's office.

Preferred qualifications include MA bar licensing and at least five years in privacy and health-care law, strong leadership, and experience serving individuals with disabilities.