Description:

About the Work:
Our legal team is a key driver of this transformation, working as a high-performing, collaborative force that partners closely with business and operational teams. Together, we navigate the dynamic challenges of a high-growth environment with innovation and leadership.

As a key member of our legal department, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring A Senior Care Network and Technology Platform meets and surpasses the regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions we operate. With a primary focus on HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and contract review, this role is perfect for an attorney with at least 4 years of relevant experience, looking to make a significant impact in an innovative and caring industry. Your work will involve direct collaboration with various departments, providing strategic legal guidance, and leading initiatives to strengthen our compliance and data privacy frameworks.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the company's primary legal advisor on issues related to HIPAA compliance, data privacy, AI, and technology. Provide guidance to senior management on legal risks, regulatory changes, and strategic responses.
Draft, review, and update policies related to data privacy, retention, and security. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, emphasizing data protection and privacy to align with our commitment to legal compliance and risk management.
Lead the legal response to any data breaches, including coordinating with relevant departments, managing disclosures, and overseeing any required investigations.
Develop and deliver training programs to various departments to ensure company-wide awareness and compliance with data privacy laws and policies.
Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to implement comprehensive data protection and privacy strategies.
Monitor and audit vendor and partner compliance with our data privacy standards, addressing any deficiencies or risks.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, engineering, business development, marketing, and policy teams to ensure integrated compliance strategies.
Implement and monitor litigation holds to protect relevant information in the event of legal proceedings.
Ensure all company websites comply with all data privacy laws. Conduct reviews of website trackers to align with legal standards and best practices.
Remain up-to-date on the latest developments in data protection laws, adjusting compliance strategies accordingly.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one state bar.
4+ years of experience in a legal role with a focus on HIPAA compliance and data privacy.
Strong understanding of CCPA, PIPEDA, and other relevant data protection laws and regulations.
Experience with international data protection laws is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft complex contracts.
Health care and/or franchise experience is a plus.

Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor
Embracing of the 24/7 nature of home care
Demonstrate discretion, integrity and fair-mindedness consistent with company standards, practices, policies and procedures.
Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with management, colleagues, franchise owners and their staff.
Ability to oversee complex projects while delegating to and empowering others.
Ability to distill and translate complex legal concepts and regulations for practical application to the business environment.
Working knowledge of general litigation process/evidence implications.
Ability to creatively solve for compliance issues while providing business units the freedom to achieve their team goals (e.g., helping our internal customers get to "yes").
Solution-oriented, outside-the-box thinking and strategizing.