Sr Counsel, Data Governance

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Sr Counsel, Data Governance to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will provide legal leadership across privacy, data governance, and AI-related compliance matters in a highly regulated healthcare environment. The Sr Counsel will translate legal requirements into practical operational frameworks that support enterprise data use, client relationships, and risk management. This position will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen privacy practices, compliance controls, and incident response capabilities. The role also includes advising leadership on emerging federal and state AI laws and governance strategies.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate data rights in client and partner agreements while managing regulatory and contractual risk.
• Oversee the operations of the Privacy Program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and applicable state regulations.
• Manage the AI governance program, interpreting federal and state AI laws.
• Implement the legal and regulatory framework for data governance across the organization.
• Establish operational systems and controls to support effective data governance and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed privacy and data requirements into organizational practices.
• Oversee risk management and incident response related to privacy and data matters.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, audits, and investigations to support assurance activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in healthcare regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters, particularly in HIPAA-regulated settings.
• Proven skill negotiating complex data rights with enterprise clients and partners, especially in healthcare.
• Strong background in operating healthcare privacy and compliance programs and incident management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into practical operational frameworks.
• High proficiency in AI technologies, including use in legal and compliance functions.
• Experience developing AI governance strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional judgment and communication skills, with executive-level representation capability.
• Active law license in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Benefits

• Positive, diverse, and supportive company culture.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Engagement in fun team activities and initiatives.

Pay

$204,000 – $226,000 annually