Privacy and Compliance Counsel

Our client is a nonprofit organization that supports the global healthcare workforce by providing services related to education, training, and credential verification. It plays a key role in advancing quality and standards in healthcare education worldwide.They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Privacy and Compliance Counsel to join their Legal & Compliance team. This role will provide strategic legal guidance and operational support on matters related to data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare law, privacy regulations (including HIPAA, FERPA, and GDPR), and corporate compliance frameworks.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the subject matter expert on privacy and data protection laws applicable to organization's operations, including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and state-specific regulations.Develop, implement, and maintain privacy and compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory risks related to data use, sharing, and retention.Conduct internal audits and investigations related to privacy and compliance matters.Support incident response and breach notification processes.Draft and negotiate data processing agreements, business associate agreements, and other privacy-related contracts.Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on organization's operations.Collaborate with IT, HR, and business units to ensure privacy-by-design principles are embedded in new initiatives.Assist with enterprise risk assessments and compliance reporting to senior leadership and the Board.Qualifications:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.Minimum 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years focused on privacy and healthcare compliance.Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws (HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).Experience in the healthcare, education, or nonprofit sectors preferred.Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.Preferred Certifications:Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US or CIPP/E)Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)Location: Philadelphia, PA 1-day on site per week

Created: 2025-06-23