Senior Counsel

Leidos QTC Health Services•Reston, VA

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About The Position

Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people’s lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day. Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Privacy Team. You will advise stakeholders on a range of legal matters, including privacy, data protection, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and contract requirements and best practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to the VP and Senior Assistant General Counsel, the successful candidate will provide legal support to and collaborate with key partners across LQTC and Leidos, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Contracts and Procurement, and Ethics & Compliance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from a U.S. accredited law school
Current member in good standing of the bar in at least one state in the United States
Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in an in-house, top-tier law firm, and/or federal government setting
Knowledge of and familiarity with global privacy and data protection laws, regulations and standards, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the California Privacy Rights Act, the U.S. Privacy Act, and state breach notification laws
Experience advising clients on compliance with HIPAA, other health privacy laws, and related legal frameworks
Demonstrated transactional experience, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including privacy and data protection contract terms and agreements, such as Business Associate Agreements and data protection agreements
Experience with litigation and dispute resolution, including at the pre-litigation phase
Demonstrated experience with data breach management and mitigation
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Agility and willingness to work on a broad range of matters
Self-motivated and ability to work independently without extensive supervision
Ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance for non-lawyers
Interpersonal and collaborative mindset
Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience in the health care industry and advising health care clients is a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with customers, partners, and vendors, including data protection and data usage agreements, Business Associate Agreements, master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, and software license agreements.
Handle privacy and data protection-related inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders across LQTC and provide actionable advice and legal counsel on privacy questions.
Review, draft, and update policies, procedures, and notices, including relating to the handling of personal information.
Collaborate with the incident response teams to manage security incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation in accordance with Leidos policy and regulatory requirements.
Support litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and internal investigations.
Develop guidelines, training, and tools to support regulatory and contractual compliance across LQTC.
Monitor relevant legislative developments, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions in the jurisdictions in which LQTC operates.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.