10+ years of experience in health tech or technology-focused law roles, ideally in-house.
Proven track record in developing and evaluating compliance programs for products.
In-depth knowledge of privacy laws including HIPAA and CCPA/CPRA.
Ability to integrate risk management into legal practices balancing multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational abilities to manage high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in a U.S. state bar.
Responsibilities
Build and enhance Abridge's privacy program with a focus on practical guidance.
Advise product and engineering teams on privacy laws regarding AI, clinical data, and sensitive information.
Develop and maintain global privacy programs to ensure scalability across the organization.
Support data sharing protocols and establish governance with commercial counsel.
Stay updated on privacy law developments, particularly in AI regulation.
Draft and implement privacy policies, templates, and training materials for company-wide consistency.
Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate laws impacting product innovation.
Benefits
14 paid holidays and flexible PTO for salaried employees.
Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision for employees and families.
Monthly contributions to Health Savings Accounts for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Resources and financial support for family formation.
401(k) matching contributions for future investments.
Tax-free funds for personal device use and a robust set of pre-tax benefits.
Monthly Lifestyle Wallet contributions for professional and personal development activities.
Dedicated mental health support including therapy and coaching services.
Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Full Job Description
Abridge's in-house legal team is a group of lawyers and legal professionals operating across multiple disciplines. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a privacy lawyer to join our growing legal team. You will play a key role, working directly with our Head of Privacy, in maintaining and promoting a culture of privacy and security within the organization. In this role you will collaborate closely with legal colleagues in the commercial team and our sales/ Go-To-Market team, advise the engineering and product teams to ensure that our business practices adhere to privacy laws and regulations globally, and partner closely with the security function to safeguard and maintain the integrity of our data.
What You'll Do
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.
What You'll Bring
Have 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.
Bonus Points If...
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.
This is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our SF or NYC office 3 days per week.
How we take care of Abridgers:
Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: 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.
Paid Parental Leave: 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.
Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
