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DescriptionEmory’s Office of the General Counsel seeks a data use, privacy, and technology attorney with significant operational, transactional, and regulatory experience to serve as Associate General Counsel. If that’s you, we’re thrilled that we found each other so quickly. Want to know more first? See the details below.
Help us make the world healthier
The Associate General Counsel will join an outstanding group of teammates representing Emory University and Emory Healthcare on challenging matters confronting one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers that includes highly ranked Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, a national primate research center, the only National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer institute in Georgia, a global health institute that supports initiatives in nearly 100 countries, and a leading research enterprise that receives more than one billion dollars in annual sponsored research funding and is responsible for the development of lifesaving treatments such as angioplasty, drug-eluting stents, and the most successful and commonly used HIV/AIDS drugs in the world.
You will represent Georgia’s most comprehensive health system that cares for patients making more than 6 million visits to Emory each year and that encompasses 10 hospitals (and growing!), more than 490 outpatient provider locations, and the largest clinically integrated network in the state, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Duties will include:
The Associate General Counsel’s duties in support of Emory University and Emory Healthcare will include:
Providing legal analysis and regulatory and strategic advice concerning data governance/use, data privacy, cybersecurity and incident investigation, response and compliance Remaining abreast of evolving legal requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, use and accessAdvising on a wide range of healthcare information technology matters, including strategic collaborations, innovation and emerging technologies, digital healthcare, mobile health, electronic health records, interoperability and artificial intelligencePartnering closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including Privacy and Security Offices and Emory Digital leadership, to ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and institutional objectivesLeading or advising on technology contract negotiations and strategic collaborationsAdvising on health care business and operational opportunities, including counseling and contract review and negotiationDeveloping new areas of sub-specialty as needs may ariseDuties also may include participation on committees as the legal advisorWe are looking for candidates who:
Work well on a teamHave outstanding negotiation and verbal and written communication skills Display high levels of emotional intelligence, including kindness, empathy, optimism, and self-awarenessApproach work with a commitment to excellence, intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, and integrity Have excellent judgment, client counseling, multi-tasking, and decision-making skillsHave a license to practice law in a U.S. state and excellent academic credentialsPreferably have a minimum of five years of legal experience in healthcare data privacy/governance and digital healthcare, including commercial contract negotiationHave experience with and understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, Information Blocking and 42 CFR Part 2, FERPA, GDPR, TCPA, FTC and state privacy lawsCertified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) credential is a plus.Previous experience with academic medical centers, physician group practices, health care delivery systems, and/or in-house legal departments is a plus.A sense of humor is also valued!
Where will I work?
Where would you like to work? We have an office waiting for you in the heart of the university on the “quad”, where our Atlanta-area team members can collaborate two days a week (more or less, as needed). But we are flexible. What work environment / location will contribute to you doing your best work for Emory?
Other benefits
Emory’s compensation is competitive with similar universities and comes with outstanding benefits, including:
A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. (see details here)Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University. (see details here)
An exceptional gym which employees can join for $360 per year.
NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional supported visits to an Emory University location. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive CultureEmory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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