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Assistant General Counsel – Privacy

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$182.8K - $255K / year

Professional Certificate8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

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.

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