ABOUT THE ROLE Hinge Health is seeking a Senior Privacy and AI Counsel to join our Legal team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic legal partner to our Product, R&D, Hardware, Marketing, and Clinical teams as they develop and launch innovative new products and services in the healthcare space and play a leading role in ensuring the company’s compliance with privacy and AI laws and regulations. You will assess privacy risks and develop AI governance policies and best practices and be responsible for negotiating DSAs, BAAs and reviewing other agreements for privacy and AI issues. This position is essential for safeguarding the privacy of our customers and members, staying up-to-date on emerging technology issues, and maintaining the trust they place in us. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Product and work closely with other members of the Legal & Compliance team, as well as cross-functional stakeholders across the organization — including access to senior leadership. WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH - Develop and maintain, in collaboration with Compliance, privacy and AI policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Oversee privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments. - Provide guidance on privacy and AI related issues to various departments within the company. - Work with Product and R&D teams to embed privacy-by-design principles in design and execution decisions. - Monitor and respond to privacy-related inquiries and complaints, and lead incident response along with Security and Compliance teams. - Work with client-facing teams on privacy and AI related inquiries and oversight. - Collaborate with the security team to ensure data protection measures are in place. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. - Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - 5-7 years of experience in privacy law and data protection. - In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR and CCPA. - Familiarity with privacy issues related to AI and machine learning, and general AI governance best practices. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or similar certification. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience using AI tools to enhance and accelerate deliverables - Experience working in the healthcare industry, preferably at a digital health company, combined with law firm experience at a nationally recognized firm - Experience and comfort with working at both an operational and strategic level. - Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner - Self-starter who thrives working independently; comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities HINGE HEALTH HYBRID MODEL We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.   ABOUT HINGE HEALTH At Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare, starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. Our AI-powered, human-centered care model spans MSK, pelvic health, gastrointestinal (GI) and migraine care. With over 60 partnerships with health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 25 million people across more than 2,900 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at hingehealth.com http://hingehealth.com.   WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US - Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live. - Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match. - Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development. - Grow with us: Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.   CULTURE & ENGAGEMENT Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter. By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy. https://www.hingehealth.com/about/personnel-and-candidate-privacy-policy/ Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. 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