Associate Attorney, Healthcare Privacy & Compliance

Location: Colorado

Salary: $215K – $225K

Experience: 2–4 Years

Step into a high-impact role advising healthcare organizations at the forefront of privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory change. This opportunity is designed for a driven associate ready to work on complex, real-world challenges in a fast-evolving legal landscape.

You’ll join a nationally respected practice focused on healthcare privacy and compliance, collaborating with sophisticated clients across the industry. From managing high-stakes data incidents to guiding organizations through regulatory scrutiny, your work will sit at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support incident response matters, including ransomware attacks and business email compromises
• Advise clients facing regulatory investigations under HIPAA and state privacy laws
• Conduct proactive compliance counseling and develop privacy programs
• Deliver training and strategic guidance on data security preparedness
• Provide forward-looking legal advice on emerging issues, including artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, translating complex technical findings into clear legal strategies

What Sets This Role Apart

This is not a siloed compliance position. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge issues, work directly with clients, and develop both your legal and business judgment in a collaborative, multi-office environment. The role offers meaningful mentorship and the opportunity to build a specialized, future-proof practice.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or litigation with a strong interest in healthcare
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare operations
• Experience in a law firm setting (AmLaw or specialized boutique preferred)
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity around technology and its legal implications
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm

Bonus Experience (Not Required)

• Clerkship or experience working with government regulators
• Exposure to data breach response or regulatory investigations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (target range: $215,000–$225,000 depending on location and experience)
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and generous leave policies

This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in one of the most in-demand areas of law while working alongside highly regarded practitioners on matters that truly matter.

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