Aledade, Inc.
Aledade, Inc.
Aledade, Inc. is a healthcare technology and services company that supports independent primary care practices through value-based care and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) solutions. As a public benefit corporation, it combines data insights, clinical support, and business resources to help practices improve patient outcomes, strengthen financial sustainability, and maintain clinical independence. Aledade works with primary care practices, community health centers, and ACO networks across 45 states. Its network includes more than 20,000 clinicians serving over 2.5 million patients, with a focus on reducing fragmented care and improving experiences for both patients and care teams.

Senior Privacy Counsel — Remote, United States

Advise Aledade’s independent primary-care network on privacy, HIPAA, healthcare regulation, and emerging AI governance. Lead work across contracts, incidents, audits, and cross-functional privacy risk management.

Description

  • Own assigned privacy workstreams independently, managing matters from initial issue identification through resolution with limited supervision.
  • Deliver practical, business-focused advice on privacy rules affecting U.S. healthcare organizations, including HIPAA, state privacy and breach-notification laws, and other federal and state requirements.
  • Guide business, product, and engineering teams on AI legislation, regulations, governance frameworks, and responsible-use practices.
  • Provide escalated support on privacy provisions in vendor contracts, data-use agreements, and business associate agreements.
  • Help create, update, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and training resources.
  • Work with Compliance, Security, IT, and business stakeholders to assess privacy exposure and implement risk-based mitigations.
  • Track changes in privacy and AI law and explain their business impact to relevant stakeholders.
  • Assist with privacy incident response, regulatory requests, and audit activities.
  • Apply AI tools carefully in routine legal work to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround times.
  • Report to the Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and an active, good-standing license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • At least six years of total legal experience, including two or more years handling substantive privacy or healthcare regulatory matters at a law firm.
  • Required experience advising healthcare organizations or clients on privacy, regulatory, or compliance issues.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA and other U.S. privacy laws relevant to healthcare entities.
  • Ability to work independently, balance competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision.
  • Proactive approach with a demonstrated willingness to own projects and privacy workstreams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers.
  • Comfort with and interest in using generative AI, legal research tools, and drafting assistants in daily legal work.
  • Interest in advising on AI governance and legal or regulatory issues at the intersection of AI and privacy.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across legal, compliance, product, and business teams.
  • Professional certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or AIGP are preferred.
  • Familiarity with the NIST Privacy Framework and/or NIST AI Risk Management Framework is preferred.
  • Previous in-house experience, especially in healthcare or health technology, is preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules and remote work are available for many positions.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage is funded at up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
  • New employees receive 21 days of paid time off in their first year.
  • Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays are provided.
  • All new parents receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employees receive a six-week paid sabbatical after six years of service.
  • Educational assistance and clinical employee reimbursement programs are available.
  • The 401(k) plan includes a match of up to 4%.
  • Stock options are offered.
  • Paid time off supports work-life balance and personal enjoyment.
  • The company offers a collaborative, inclusive, remote-first work environment.

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