The Honor Foundation is hiring a
Senior Counsel

Summary

Join Honor, a remote-friendly company that combines high tech with high-touch to deliver better home care for aging adults and better jobs for Care Professionals. As a key member of the legal department, you'll ensure Honor meets and surpasses regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions. With a focus on HIPAA compliance, data privacy, and contract review, this role is perfect for an attorney with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one state bar
• 4+ years of experience in a legal role with a focus on HIPAA compliance and data privacy
• Strong understanding of CCPA, PIPEDA, and other relevant data protection laws and regulations
• Experience with international data protection laws is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft complex contracts

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor on issues related to HIPAA compliance, data privacy, AI, and technology
• Draft, review, and update policies related to data privacy, retention, and security. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations
• Review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, emphasizing data protection and privacy to align with our commitment to legal compliance and risk management
• Lead the legal response to any data breaches, including coordinating with relevant departments, managing disclosures, and overseeing any required investigations
• Develop and deliver training programs to various departments to ensure company-wide awareness and compliance with data privacy laws and policies
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to implement comprehensive data protection and privacy strategies
• Monitor and audit vendor and partner compliance with our data privacy standards, addressing any deficiencies or risks
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, engineering, business development, marketing, and policy teams to ensure integrated compliance strategies
• Implement and monitor litigation holds to protect relevant information in the event of legal proceedings
• Ensure all company websites comply with all data privacy laws. Conduct reviews of website trackers to align with legal standards and best practices
• Remain up-to-date on the latest developments in data protection laws, adjusting compliance strategies accordingly

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits (401K with up to a 4% match)
• Paid time off program
• Mental health benefits
• Wellness program
• Discount program