# Managing Associate General Counsel

**Company:** [Abridge](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/abridge)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $210k – $280k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** HIPAA, CCPA, cpra, privacy law, Data Governance, ai regulations, healthcare privacy, biometric privacy, data security, Regulatory Compliance, privacy policies, Risk Assessment
**Posted:** 2026-07-28

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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