Assistant General Counsel- Privacy

Abridge

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to join our legal team and support Abridge’s continued growth. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of healthcare privacy experience. This role will partner closely with business teams and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives while managing legal risk and ensuring compliance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8+ years of relevant privacy and data protection experience, including in-house counsel roles.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise business judgement, interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust.
Deep understanding of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, biometric specific laws and other U.S. privacy and data security frameworks.
Demonstrated experience leading data breach and incident response programs
Practical, risk-based mindset and strong organizational skills—comfortable building scalable systems that reduce redundancy and ensure compliance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice tailored for business partners.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for prior in-house, government, or law firm experience focused on healthcare or health tech.
Familiarity with recent trends in the intersection of privacy regulations and artificial intelligence.
Preference for New York City or Bay Area candidates but open to candidates who are willing to travel, at least once per quarter, to a hub office for in-person collaboration. This role will also require periodic travel to other areas in the US for off-sites and partnership meetings.

Responsibilities

Lead Abridge’s incident response and data breach management program, including investigation protocols, notification assessments, regulatory reporting, and post-incident remediation
Build and scale efficient, cross-functional privacy compliance programs aligned with national and global frameworks including GDPR, UK DPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state-level privacy laws
Partner closely with Security, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure security safeguards, privacy-by-design, and clear roles and responsibilities in data governance, data access, and incident preparedness.
Partner the support function to respond to requests from customers for access to or deletion of data.
Collaborate with internal Legal colleagues to ensure privacy compliance is integrated into wider compliance and regulatory strategies (e.g., marketing, procurement, product lifecycle, public policy, customer flow-through requirements), and advise other teams in the business on how to perform their functions in a manner that complies with data protection laws.
Develop and deliver privacy policies, playbooks, templates, and training materials that promote awareness and enable operational consistency.
Stay abreast of privacy and data security trends and regulatory changes, and assess their practical impact on Abridge’s operations.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.