# Assistant General Counsel - Privacy

**Company:** [Abridge](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/abridge)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $220k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** HIPAA, Ccpa/Cpra, Biometric Privacy, Data Privacy, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Clinical Data, Privacy Programs, Privacy Policies, Ai Regulations, Iapp Cipp
**Posted:** 2026-08-20

> Privacy counsel will build and scale a global privacy program, advise Product, Engineering, Security, and go-to-market teams, and address healthcare, AI, clinical-data, and U.S. privacy requirements. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a JD, and active U.S. state bar membership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build Abridge’s privacy program and provide practical, product-focused counseling to Security, Product, and Engineering teams.
- Advise on privacy laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, clinical data, product development, secondary data use, and sensitive information.
- Develop, maintain, and scale global privacy programs.
- Support data-sharing and ecosystem matters involving first- and third-party data, vendors, partners, and internal platform services, including governance and contractual expectations.
- Monitor and respond to changes in privacy laws, regulations, and AI regulatory requirements.
- Draft, maintain, and operationalize privacy policies, playbooks, templates, governance standards, and training materials.
- Work cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to evaluate the impact of privacy and data-protection laws and regulatory guidance on product developments.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of experience across in-house, health-tech, or technology-focused law-firm roles.
- Experience building, developing, advising on, and evaluating compliance programs.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and applicable U.S. state privacy and data-security frameworks.
- Practical, risk-based approach with the ability to balance legal, regulatory, business, and customer considerations.
- Strong business judgment and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including translating complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-moving environment.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

## Nice-to-haves
- Prior healthcare or health-tech experience.
- Familiarity with privacy regulations and artificial intelligence.
- IAPP CIPP certification.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range of $220,000–$300,000.
- Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.
- Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- HSA contributions, paid parental leave, family-forming benefits, 401(k) matching, personal device allowance, FSA and commuter benefits, lifestyle wallet, mental health support, and paid sabbatical leave after five years.
- Hybrid work with three days per week in the San Francisco or New York City office.

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