Assistant General Counsel - Privacy

Abridge•San Francisco, CA

2d•$220,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Abridge is seeking a privacy lawyer to join its growing legal team. The role will be instrumental in maintaining and promoting a culture of privacy and security within the organization, working directly with the Head of Privacy. The Assistant General Counsel - Privacy will collaborate with legal colleagues in the commercial team and the sales/Go-To-Market team, advise engineering and product teams to ensure compliance with global privacy laws and regulations, and partner with the security function to safeguard data integrity.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with a mix of in-house, health tech, or technology-focused law firm roles.
Experience building, developing, advising, and evaluating programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
Knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare privacy requirements, as well as CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and applicable U.S. state privacy and data security frameworks.
A practical, risk-based approach and the ability to balance legal, regulatory, business, and customer considerations.
Strong business judgment and the ability to work independently in an environment that values autonomy, accountability, and trust.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for prior experience on healthcare or health tech.
Familiarity with recent trends in the intersection of privacy regulations and artificial intelligence.
IAPP CIPP certification.

Responsibilities

Build Abridge’s privacy program, providing practical, product-focused counseling to the Security, Product and Engineering teams.
Advise teams on privacy laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, clinical data, product development, secondary use of data and the responsible use of sensitive information.
Help develop, maintain, and scale global privacy programs.
Support data sharing and ecosystem questions (first/third-party, vendors, partners, internal platform services), including governance and contractual expectations in partnership with commercial counsel.
Monitor and respond to changes in privacy laws and regulations, including AI regulations.
Draft, maintain, and operationalize privacy policies, playbooks, templates, governance standards, and training materials that promote awareness and consistent decision-making across the company.
Work cross functionally with talented product and engineering teams in evaluating the impact of privacy and data protection laws and regulatory guidance on exciting product developments.

Benefits

14 paid holidays
flexible PTO for salaried employees
accrued time off for hourly employees
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.
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.
Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.