Abridge · 6 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel- Privacy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $255K/yr
8+ years expAbridge is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing medical conversations through AI. The Privacy Counsel will lead incident response and data breach management, build privacy compliance programs, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareIntelligent SystemsMachine LearningMedical
Responsibilities
Lead Abridge’s incident response and data breach management program, including investigation protocols, notification assessments, regulatory reporting, and post-incident remediation
Build and scale efficient, cross-functional privacy compliance programs aligned with national and global frameworks including GDPR, UK DPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state-level privacy laws
Partner closely with Security, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure security safeguards, privacy-by-design, and clear roles and responsibilities in data governance, data access, and incident preparedness
Partner the support function to respond to requests from customers for access to or deletion of data
Collaborate with internal Legal colleagues to ensure privacy compliance is integrated into wider compliance and regulatory strategies (e.g., marketing, procurement, product lifecycle, public policy, customer flow-through requirements), and advise other teams in the business on how to perform their functions in a manner that complies with data protection laws
Develop and deliver privacy policies, playbooks, templates, and training materials that promote awareness and enable operational consistency
Stay abreast of privacy and data security trends and regulatory changes, and assess their practical impact on Abridge’s operations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of healthcare privacy experience
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of relevant privacy and data protection experience, including in-house counsel roles
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise business judgement, interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust
Deep understanding of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, biometric specific laws and other U.S. privacy and data security frameworks
Demonstrated experience leading data breach and incident response programs
Practical, risk-based mindset and strong organizational skills—comfortable building scalable systems that reduce redundancy and ensure compliance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice tailored for business partners
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Strong preference for prior in-house, government, or law firm experience focused on healthcare or health tech
Familiarity with recent trends in the intersection of privacy regulations and artificial intelligence
Preference for New York City or Bay Area candidates but open to candidates who are willing to travel, at least once per quarter, to a hub office for in-person collaboration
Benefits
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.
Company
Abridge
Abridge is an AI-driven platform that transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes for healthcare industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$757.5MKey Investors
Spark CapitalIKS HealthWittington Ventures
2025-06-24Series E· $300M
2025-02-17Series D· $250M
2024-02-23Series C· $150M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Lydon
VP People
Recent News
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