Major, Lindsey & Africa
Interim Senior Commercial Counsel
Major, Lindsey & Africa, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Major, Lindsey & Africas client has an immediate need for an Interim Senior Commercial Counsel.
Overview:
Our client seeks a seasoned and strategic Senior Commercial Counsel to lead their commercial legal function and provide expert guidance on privacy, AI, and product.
Company:
Dallas-based healthcare workforce solutions and staffing company.
Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience.
Location:
Remote or hybrid 3 days/week onsite in Dallas w/ possibility of conversion to perm in Dallas.
Responsibilities Include: Lead and manage the commercial legal team, overseeing strategic contract negotiations, vendor agreements, partnerships, and licensing, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk tolerance. Advise on AI use cases, including risk assessments, governance frameworks, & compliance with new regulations. Counsel product teams on privacy-by-design principles, AI regulatory compliance, and data management. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, TCPA and state-specific privacy laws, including maintaining internal policies on privacy, data governance and protection, AI development and deployment, and HIPAA. Partner with executive leadership to assess legal risks and opportunities in new markets, technologies, and business models, promoting a smart-risk mindset, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance. Manage and mentor a team of attorneys & legal pros, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and collaboration. Work with IT, Compliance, HR, & business teams to educate & ensure risk-calibrated alignment across depts. Represent the commercial, privacy, AI and product legal function in C-Suite/board-level discussions and planning.
Qualifications Include: 10+ years of relevant commercial law experience, including experience at a law firm or in-house. J.D. and membership in at least one US state bar. Experience in either the staffing OR healthcare industries (or both). CIPP/EU or CIPP/US or CIPP/AI certifications strongly preferred. Experience working with data privacy, information security, and AI considerations in contracts. Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA is a plus. Ability to work onsite in Dallas on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays strongly preferred.
Job ID: 233101
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLAs Website on the Consultant Resources Page:
https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Overview:
Our client seeks a seasoned and strategic Senior Commercial Counsel to lead their commercial legal function and provide expert guidance on privacy, AI, and product.
Company:
Dallas-based healthcare workforce solutions and staffing company.
Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience.
Location:
Remote or hybrid 3 days/week onsite in Dallas w/ possibility of conversion to perm in Dallas.
Responsibilities Include: Lead and manage the commercial legal team, overseeing strategic contract negotiations, vendor agreements, partnerships, and licensing, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk tolerance. Advise on AI use cases, including risk assessments, governance frameworks, & compliance with new regulations. Counsel product teams on privacy-by-design principles, AI regulatory compliance, and data management. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, TCPA and state-specific privacy laws, including maintaining internal policies on privacy, data governance and protection, AI development and deployment, and HIPAA. Partner with executive leadership to assess legal risks and opportunities in new markets, technologies, and business models, promoting a smart-risk mindset, balancing innovation with regulatory compliance. Manage and mentor a team of attorneys & legal pros, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and collaboration. Work with IT, Compliance, HR, & business teams to educate & ensure risk-calibrated alignment across depts. Represent the commercial, privacy, AI and product legal function in C-Suite/board-level discussions and planning.
Qualifications Include: 10+ years of relevant commercial law experience, including experience at a law firm or in-house. J.D. and membership in at least one US state bar. Experience in either the staffing OR healthcare industries (or both). CIPP/EU or CIPP/US or CIPP/AI certifications strongly preferred. Experience working with data privacy, information security, and AI considerations in contracts. Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA is a plus. Ability to work onsite in Dallas on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays strongly preferred.
Job ID: 233101
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLAs Website on the Consultant Resources Page:
https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.