Counsel - Vendor Management & Privacy -- Remote

USAble Life•Little Rock, AR

7d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

USAble Life is seeking a Counsel, Vendor Management & Privacy to join their team. This role is responsible for analyzing legislation and regulatory requirements, preparing and interpreting legal documents, and reviewing company policies to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. The Counsel will act as a business partner, providing legal advice and support aligned with the Company’s goals, strategy, and values. The position is remote and offers a competitive salary range and benefits package.

Requirements

Must have familiarity with HIPAA and state and federal data privacy laws.
Must have background in contract law, contract drafting, and familiarity with SAAS contracting.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
Ability to be a key business partner.
Analytical ability to interpret statues, regulations, insurance policies, and other contracts.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to be seen as a trusted advisor.
Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.
Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills, unquestionable integrity, strong work ethic, strong business acumen, and good judgement.
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
Active member of a US State bar.
2+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
Or, equivalent military experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
Experience in Insurance Regulation and/or experience in highly regulated environment or industry.
Experience in federal and/or state regulatory requirements governing Life, Disability, Dental, Supplemental and/or Absence and Leave Management Insurance products.
CIPP Certification.

Responsibilities

Review contracts with vendors and partners to identify gaps in privacy controls and other obligations. Ensure contract compliance.
Review contracts to ensure IT Security language is at industry standard and enhanced as needed.
Review contracts and vendor management agreements to determine data flows to and from third parties and ensure contractual language is effective for such data flows.
Review contracts as necessary language in regards to the usage of Generative AI technology in the insurance industry.
Support the completion of major audits, including SOC 2 and other privacy related audits.
Work directly with vendors to coordinate contract negotiations, amendments and renewals.
Work with business stakeholders to get Data Processing Addendums and Business Associate Agreements executed with relevant vendors.
Review and draft amendments to complex insurance contracts as needed.
Partner with Finance to ensure vendor contracts meet all appropriate budgetary requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce
11 paid holidays
401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1
Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment
Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers
Career advancement opportunities
Leadership Mentoring program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups
Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off