Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance/Privacy Officer

National Jewish Health • Denver, CO

239d • $237,296 - $313,824

About The Position

The VP, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance/Privacy Officer (VP-GC/CCPO) serves as the primary legal advisor and strategic leader for the institution. This executive oversees the legal, corporate compliance, privacy, research regulatory affairs, and enterprise risk management functions. The VP-GC/CCPO provides expert legal counsel, ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a culture of ethics, and mitigates risk to support the institution's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree (JD) required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in an Academic Medical Center, higher education, or health care system.
• Knowledge and experience working with federal research regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in business and/or organizational ethics, interpreting and managing federal and state compliance regulations in a health care setting.
• Proven track record of leading and managing divisions and/or departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legal advisor and a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.
• Oversee all legal matters, including healthcare law, research compliance, labor and employment, contracts, litigation, intellectual property, governance, and regulatory affairs.
• Provide guidance on legal risks and opportunities affecting the institution.
• Lead and manage the Office of General Counsel, including outside legal counsel engagement.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build, mentor, lead high-performing teams across the legal, compliance, privacy, and risk management functions.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies.
• Act as a trusted resource for compliance education and training for staff, faculty, and leadership.
• Monitor and address emerging regulatory requirements and enforcement trends.
• Serve as the institution's Chief Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with all applicable data privacy laws, including HIPAA, GDPR, and other state and federal regulations.
• Lead the institution's response to privacy breaches, investigations, and reporting requirements.
• Promote privacy best practices across clinical, research, and administrative operations.
• Oversee research compliance and regulatory functions, ensuring adherence to IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory requirements governing human and animal research.
• Ensure alignment with funding agencies and federal research policies (e.g., NIH, NSF, FDA).
• Responsible for the oversight of the enterprise risk management program to ensure ongoing assessment of significant risks confronting the organization and the implementation of standardized means for mitigating, overseeing, and reporting on these risks.
• Manage the institution's corporate insurance program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree