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AbridgeAbridgeSan Francisco, CA

Managing Associate General Counsel

Lead Abridge's privacy program as experienced Privacy Counsel, advising on AI, healthcare data, and product development while scaling compliance with HIPAA, CCPA, and emerging regulations. Requires 15+ years experience, team leadership, and JD.

210k – 280k/yr
Hybrid15+ YOELegal

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Abridge’s privacy program, providing practical, product-focused counseling to the Security, Product and Engineering teams.
  • Advise teams on privacy laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, clinical data, product development, and the responsible use of sensitive information.
  • Build and scale practical, cross-functional privacy programs aligned with HIPAA and other applicable U.S. privacy frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and emerging state privacy legislation.
  • Support data sharing and ecosystem questions (first/third-party, vendors, partners, internal platform services), including governance and contractual expectations in partnership with commercial counsel.
  • Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on privacy matters.
  • Monitor evolving privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare, and AI regulations, assess their potential impact on Abridge, and translate developments into clear recommendations and action plans.
  • Help maintain and update privacy and security policies and notices.
  • Draft, maintain, and operationalize privacy policies, playbooks, templates, governance standards, and training materials that promote awareness and consistent decision-making across the company.

What You’ll Bring

  • 15+ years of experience with a mix of in-house, health tech, or technology-focused law firm roles.
  • Experience leading, developing, advising, and evaluating programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
  • Deep knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare privacy requirements, as well as CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and applicable U.S. state privacy and data security frameworks.
  • Proven track record leading a team.
  • A practical, risk-based approach and the ability to balance legal, regulatory, business, and customer considerations.
  • Strong business judgment and the ability to work independently in an environment that values autonomy, accountability, and trust.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Bonus Points If…

  • Strong preference for prior experience on healthcare or health tech.
  • Familiarity with recent trends in the intersection of privacy regulations and artificial intelligence.

Skills

HIPAACCPAcpraprivacy lawData Governanceai regulationshealthcare privacybiometric privacydata securityRegulatory Complianceprivacy policiesRisk Assessment

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