Premier, Inc
Corporate Counsel I - Privacy & AI
Premier, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Corporate Counsel I - Privacy & AI
What you will be doing
Working under the direction of the Chief Privacy Officer, the Corporate Counsel I (Privacy) supports Premier's regulatory compliance with U.S. privacy and AI regulations, with secondary responsibility for key E.U. frameworks as applicable. Serving alongside Privacy Counsel I, this attorney will be one of the primary points of contact for practical, risk-based regulatory advice on the use of personal information and AI governance across the enterprise. The role partners cross-functionally to continuously improve, operationalize, and evolve Premier's privacy and AI regulatory governance programs with a focus of translating legal requirements into scalable processes-including privacy and AI impact assessments, DSAR workflows, monitoring of online privacy and AI regulatory requirements, and privacy agreement creation and review. The attorney also proactively monitors and interprets recent and forthcoming regulatory developments to assess impact and preemptively incorporate applicable requirements into company policies, practices, procedures, and training.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, business-minded attorney who enjoys building compliance programs and processes, works well independently but also collaboratively, and provides clear, decisive recommendations. They thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and collaborate effectively with senior management, IT/security, business teams, vendors, customers, and outside counsel. Strong judgment and familiarity with evolving U.S. and E.U. privacy and AI regulatory landscapes are essential, with an interest in helping scale Premier's maturing AI governance program over time.
Key Responsibilities
Support Premier's regulatory compliance with applicable privacy and AI laws, including proactively monitoring and interpreting developing laws, regulations, and industry updates.
Provide practical, risk-based counsel to the business on compliance with U.S. privacy and AI requirements, with secondary responsibility for EU frameworks as applicable.
Conduct privacy and AI impact assessments, support and manage data subject requests, help operationalize privacy processes and requirements, and coordinate with relevant third-party privacy vendors.
Contribute to the maintenance and development of Premier's privacy and AI compliance policies and procedures, incorporating applicable regulatory requirements into scalable processes.
Assist with privacy incident investigations, response, notice, and regulatory reporting, partnering with internal stakeholders and external parties as needed.
Assist with privacy-related contract negotiations and support review of third-party privacy terms—such as data processing agreements, business associate agreement privacy provisions, and standard contractual clauses.
Contribute to the development of enterprise privacy and AI governance training by providing regulatory guidance and helping to ensure accuracy and alignment with applicable laws.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: 5 or more years applicable experience.
Education: Juris Doctorate (Required).
Preferred Qualifications
Skills: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP (strongly desired).
Experience operationalizing privacy processes and supporting privacy program implementation.
Business experience translating regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies and processes.
Proven experience in U.S. privacy laws (consumer state laws, health data state laws, HIPAA, DOJ Final Rule), with familiarity with key EU frameworks such as GDPR & ePrivacy Directive.
Understanding and demonstrated knowledge of emerging U.S. and EU AI laws (e.g., CA transparency and CO AI Act, etc., EU AI Act & Digital Omnibus) and the ability to apply them to business operations.
Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply regulatory requirements to business operations and product development.
Hands‑on experience supporting the development or enhancement of privacy governance structures, including procedures, ROPA, DSARs, PIAs, and related governance workflows.
Drafting and negotiating privacy‑ and AI‑related terms in agreements (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, and privacy provisions within BAAs and vendor contracts).
Experience supporting privacy incident and breach investigations, notifications, and interactions with impacted entities and regulatory bodies.
Additional Job Requirements
Attention to detail.
Proactive mindset with strong organizational and time management skills and ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
Ability to use standard office software and learn internal platforms (i.e., ServiceNow, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day‑to‑day contact with others.
Working Conditions Remote
Physical Demands Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
401k retirement program.
Paid time off.
Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Premier at a glance
Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023).
Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row.
Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024).
The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting.
Additional perks
Perks and discounts.
Access to on-site and online exercise classes.
Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Equal Opportunity Employment Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state and local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.
Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.
Information collected and processed as part of any job application you choose to submit to Premier is subject to Premier's Privacy Policy.
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The ideal candidate is a proactive, business-minded attorney who enjoys building compliance programs and processes, works well independently but also collaboratively, and provides clear, decisive recommendations. They thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and collaborate effectively with senior management, IT/security, business teams, vendors, customers, and outside counsel. Strong judgment and familiarity with evolving U.S. and E.U. privacy and AI regulatory landscapes are essential, with an interest in helping scale Premier's maturing AI governance program over time.
Key Responsibilities
Support Premier's regulatory compliance with applicable privacy and AI laws, including proactively monitoring and interpreting developing laws, regulations, and industry updates.
Provide practical, risk-based counsel to the business on compliance with U.S. privacy and AI requirements, with secondary responsibility for EU frameworks as applicable.
Conduct privacy and AI impact assessments, support and manage data subject requests, help operationalize privacy processes and requirements, and coordinate with relevant third-party privacy vendors.
Contribute to the maintenance and development of Premier's privacy and AI compliance policies and procedures, incorporating applicable regulatory requirements into scalable processes.
Assist with privacy incident investigations, response, notice, and regulatory reporting, partnering with internal stakeholders and external parties as needed.
Assist with privacy-related contract negotiations and support review of third-party privacy terms—such as data processing agreements, business associate agreement privacy provisions, and standard contractual clauses.
Contribute to the development of enterprise privacy and AI governance training by providing regulatory guidance and helping to ensure accuracy and alignment with applicable laws.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: 5 or more years applicable experience.
Education: Juris Doctorate (Required).
Preferred Qualifications
Skills: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP (strongly desired).
Experience operationalizing privacy processes and supporting privacy program implementation.
Business experience translating regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies and processes.
Proven experience in U.S. privacy laws (consumer state laws, health data state laws, HIPAA, DOJ Final Rule), with familiarity with key EU frameworks such as GDPR & ePrivacy Directive.
Understanding and demonstrated knowledge of emerging U.S. and EU AI laws (e.g., CA transparency and CO AI Act, etc., EU AI Act & Digital Omnibus) and the ability to apply them to business operations.
Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply regulatory requirements to business operations and product development.
Hands‑on experience supporting the development or enhancement of privacy governance structures, including procedures, ROPA, DSARs, PIAs, and related governance workflows.
Drafting and negotiating privacy‑ and AI‑related terms in agreements (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, and privacy provisions within BAAs and vendor contracts).
Experience supporting privacy incident and breach investigations, notifications, and interactions with impacted entities and regulatory bodies.
Additional Job Requirements
Attention to detail.
Proactive mindset with strong organizational and time management skills and ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
Ability to use standard office software and learn internal platforms (i.e., ServiceNow, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day‑to‑day contact with others.
Working Conditions Remote
Physical Demands Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
401k retirement program.
Paid time off.
Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Premier at a glance
Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023).
Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row.
Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024).
The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting.
Additional perks
Perks and discounts.
Access to on-site and online exercise classes.
Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
Equal Opportunity Employment Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state and local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.
Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.
Information collected and processed as part of any job application you choose to submit to Premier is subject to Premier's Privacy Policy.
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