Sr Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Regulatory

Myriad Genetics•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Remote

About The Position

Myriad Genetics is seeking a Senior Counsel, Privacy to support the company’s growing and evolving diagnostics business. This role will serve as a trusted, practical privacy advisor, with a primary focus on HIPAA and healthcare data privacy, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to enable the business to move forward responsibly and efficiently. This is a hands-on, consultative role designed for an attorney who enjoys working closely with the business—helping teams understand privacy requirements, navigate risk, and reach compliant solutions that support innovation and growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in good standing required.
5+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in a law firm or in-house legal position required.
Demonstrated experience advising on HIPAA and healthcare privacy matters required.
Working knowledge and exposure with CCPA, GDPR and state privacy laws required.
Strong background in corporate law or litigation, and legal research, with healthcare, life science, or similar industry experience preferred.
Effective communicator with the ability to discern and explain complex concepts to non-lawyers and business partners.
Proven ability to evaluate risk, considering business and practical considerations, and to make clear recommendations.
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and manage own workload and work well under pressure.
Understanding and adherence to legal ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in corporate law or litigation, and legal research, with healthcare, life science, or similar industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, including advice on Business Associate Agreements, Data Processing Agreements and other documents supporting business needs.
Advise on the use, disclosure, and protection of PHI across diagnostics, laboratory operations, and commercial activities
Advise on compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and emerging U.S. state privacy laws, including supporting projects and contracts involving consumer or non‑HIPAA‑regulated personal data
Support privacy incident and breach assessments, response, and remediation
Partner with Compliance, Information Security, IT, and Operations on HIPAA-related matters
Serve as a solution-oriented legal partner to product, commercial, R&D, and operational teams
Assist in managing matters as they arise in assigned business units, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
Collaborate with business units to identify and manage legal risks associated with day-to-day operations.
Translate privacy requirements into workable, business-aligned guidance
Support contracts, initiatives, and projects involving healthcare data and patient information
Educate internal stakeholders on HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements in clear, accessible language
Develop or contribute to training materials, guidance documents, and FAQs
Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn about emerging privacy issues in diagnostics, digital health, and data-driven healthcare
Support legal leadership on privacy topics beyond HIPAA as the business evolves
Stay current on relevant regulatory developments impacting healthcare data
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to provide legal insights and support.
Assist in overseeing regulatory compliance initiatives.
Monitor important developments in applicable law in jurisdictions across the country.