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Posted April 02, 2024

Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Data Security

PPFA
New York, NY Full Time
Reference: PPFA25357183-839a-478e-a08e-a90e5c4c7b85
Planned Parenthood is the nations leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nations largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.


$160,000 - $190,000 a year
As a member of the Office of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will specialize in privacy and data security and will provide senior leadership and business partners with first-rate, effective, and reliable legal counsel. The Associate General Counsel reports to the General Counsel (in the interim).

Purpose: The Associate General Counsel will be principally charged with supporting the PPFA and Action Fund (collectively, National Office) information technology, information security and data-driven initiatives and leading organizational privacy compliance and will provide strategic legal counsel, subject matter expertise and thought partnership in data security and privacy.

Engagement

Provide counsel and advice to National Office stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure security, privacy and other risk-related issues are considered for existing and new initiatives in data processing and technology
Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with key members of OGC, National Office management, and other stakeholders such as the Chief Information Officer to ensure the National Office has and maintains appropriate practices and procedures regarding the privacy and confidentiality of protected information

Delivery: The Associate General Counsels duties and responsibilities include:

Advise and provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of U.S. privacy and information-management laws and regulations applicable to non-profit institutions.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, iterate, and effectively implement the National Offices data privacy strategy, policies and controls to minimize risk, ensure the confidentiality of protected information (e.g., health care, supporter, and donor information), and comply with relevant state and federal laws (including HIPAA)
Assess and advise on the structure of programs, projects and policy initiatives relating to information technology, information security, and cybersecurity to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and to mitigate risk
Lead negotiations in disputes and/or regulatory matters concerning privacy or information management
Manage privacy and information management legal matters handled by outside counsel
Coordinate data security and information privacy trainings
Respond to privacy-related breach or non-compliance, manage investigations and ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken
Monitoring Business Associate compliance programs, and ensuring appropriate agreements are in place
Actively participating in data privacy and data governance committees or work groups
Monitor and assess federal and state data security, privacy, and consumer protection laws and regulations, understand and monitor the evolution of related best practices, and assess how legal requirements affect and best practices could assist Planned Parenthood initiatives
Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including those concerning information technology, information security, and data use
Provide oversight of related contractual provisions such as data and financial processing agreements, contracts and clauses
Advise on corporate and/or general non-for-profit corporate and governance matters
Consider and assess internal structures and transactions with related organizations, third party organizations, and vendors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
Bar Admission: Eligible to practice in New York or Washington, DC

Experience:

Eight or more years as a practicing attorney in the areas of privacy law and corporate/transactional law
Subject matter experience in federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Experience designing and implementing an organizational privacy compliance program, ideally involving health data
Sophisticated and substantive experience advising complex health care or technology clients as in-house counsel and/or at a law firm is preferred
Experience with legal issues pertaining to electronic health records is a plus
Competencies
Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively about legal and business issues
Ability provide sound business advice as well as first-rate legal counsel to business partners at all levels, including executive team and senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively and successfully manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders across organizational lines
Ability to exercise agility, adaptability, and practicality in providing legal advice
Commitment to providing professional, authoritative, and timely legal advice and services to all clients
Excellent judgment and proven experience analyzing risks and making risk determinations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated legal concepts into accessible language for a wide audience
Ability to excel under pressure in a fast-paced, highly innovative, and rapidly changing environment
Ability to work collaboratively with program and operations teams
Knowledge of and sensitivity to different racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and people with different gender identities, cultural differences and disabilities.
Must be client-focused and committed to getting to yes

Travel: 0-20%
Salary: $160k-$190k

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

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