Healthcare Privacy & Compliance Associate Attorney (Healthcare, Privacy & Cybersecurity)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Healthcare Privacy & Compliance Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Healthcare Privacy and Compliance team within a premier Digital Assets and Data Management practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney interested in the intersection of healthcare, privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare regulatory matters, or litigation, along with a strong interest in advising healthcare organizations on complex compliance and incident response matters.

Locations

This position is open to:

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities

• Advise healthcare organizations on privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance matters
• Support clients responding to data security incidents, including:
  • Ransomware attacks
  • Business email compromise incidents
  • Other privacy and cybersecurity events
• Assist clients in responding to state and federal regulatory investigations
• Counsel healthcare clients regarding HIPAA compliance and privacy obligations
• Conduct privacy compliance assessments and proactive compliance reviews
• Provide incident response preparedness training and counseling
• Advise clients on emerging legal and regulatory issues affecting the healthcare industry, including artificial intelligence and evolving privacy regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across privacy, healthcare, litigation, and cybersecurity practices

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare regulatory, or litigation experience
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, privacy, and cybersecurity law
• Understanding of healthcare operations and HIPAA compliance requirements
• Experience with privacy incidents, cybersecurity matters, regulatory investigations, or healthcare compliance preferred
• AmLaw 200 law firm experience preferred
• Experience at a boutique healthcare or privacy-focused law firm is a plus
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Experience working with government regulators is a plus
• Outstanding writing, analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic judgment
• Interest in technology, data security, and emerging legal issues

Compensation & Benefits

• For Chicago, the expected salary range is $235,000 – $285,000
• Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic market, and other relevant factors
• Performance- and hours-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care benefits
• Wellness and disability programs
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to work with regional, national, and global healthcare clients
• Significant mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare compliance, and artificial intelligence issues

Why This Opportunity

• Work directly with industry-leading healthcare privacy and cybersecurity attorneys
• Handle sophisticated regulatory, compliance, and incident response matters
• Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
• Develop both legal and business development skills
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth and advancement

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.