Privacy Attorney

Gainwell Technologies

. Serve as the single customer point of contact for privacy on large healthcare customer accounts .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,200 - $184,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare privacy compliance, including HIPAA and state privacy laws, while effectively managing privacy programs and conducting risk assessments. Strong ability to communicate complex legal requirements and deliver training on privacy and security awareness.

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Healthcare Privacy ExperienceHIPAA CompliancePrivacy Risk AssessmentsPrivacy Certification (HCCA, IAPP, AHIMA)Law Degree from ABA-Accredited School

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Hard Skills

Privacy Program ImplementationPolicy DevelopmentIncident InvestigationRisk AssessmentCompliance DocumentationPrivacy-By-Design PrinciplesAudit Response ManagementRegulatory InterpretationMonitoring AssessmentsPrivacy Rights Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

AI GovernanceAnalytics ReviewInformation Security

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/US PreferredPrivacy Certification (HCCA, IAPP, AHIMA)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA Privacy and Security RulesFederal and State Privacy LawsMedicaidSubstance Use Disorder RecordsCMS ContractsHealthcare PayerInsurance SettingFederal Agency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the single customer point of contact for privacy on large healthcare customer accounts
Ensure account compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and state privacy laws
Advise Gainwell staff and executives on applicable state and federal privacy laws
Manage complex matters, including external and internal audit responses and interactions with regulators
Implement and oversee account-specific privacy programs
Develop policies and procedures, quality improvement projects, incident investigations, risk assessments, and staff training
Serve as subject matter expert on HIPAA, OCR and NIST privacy and security guidance and controls
Interpret privacy and confidentiality requirements for government health programs, including Medicaid, substance use disorder records, federal tax information, and CMS and state agency contracts
Advise product teams on privacy regulations and Privacy-By-Design principles
Review technologies, analytics, and AI use cases with AI governance and information security teams
Investigate and report privacy-related incidents and conduct risk assessments
Drive compliance with federal and state reporting requirements
Develop and deliver privacy and security awareness training and maintain completion records
Conduct monitoring assessments for compliance with privacy and security policies
Author and maintain HIPAA compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, IRPs, PIAs, and related controls
Respond outside normal business hours to privacy and security emergency incidents
Assist clients with privacy rights requests and complaints
Support contract initiatives and deliverables, including BAA provisions and related privacy and security requirements
Support Corporate privacy initiatives, documentation, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in healthcare privacy
Experience overseeing establishment, implementation, and adherence to corporate policies on privacy, confidentiality, and release of information
Experience developing, conducting, and reporting on privacy risk assessments
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex legal and regulatory requirements to executives, technical teams, and clients
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must possess and maintain privacy certification from HCCA, IAPP, AHIMA, or equivalent
CIPP/US preferred
Experience in a healthcare payer or insurance setting, or in a state or federal agency, preferred
AI Governance experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work flexibility
Learning and career development
Generous, flexible vacation policy
401(k) employer match
Comprehensive health benefits
Educational assistance
Leadership and technical development academies
Opportunities to grow your career