Associate General Counsel - Hybrid in Minneapolis

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
At NMDP, the Associate General Counsel - Healthcare & Privacy position is an opportunity to practice law in direct support of NMDP's life-saving mission.

This position will appeal to an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse legal issues, and the opportunity to grow as a practical, solutions-oriented in-house advisor.

The Associate General Counsel - Healthcare & Privacy will join a small, collaborative in-house legal team responsible for providing operationally aware legal advice to cross-functional partners and project teams throughout the organization across a broad range of matters, with a non-exclusive focus on healthcare and privacy laws and regulations.

The Associate General Counsel - Healthcare & Privacy will be expected to identify legal and business risks, help develop practical solutions, and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders.

Primary areas of focus will include providing legal support for Operations, Compliance, Quality, and Research, and managing confidentiality and information-handling matters, document reviews, and special projects.

The role may also include selected contracting, procurement/vendor relations, corporate, compliance, and outside counsel management matters.

The Associate General Counsel - Healthcare & Privacy will participate in the development and implementation of NMDP policies and procedures related to legal and regulatory obligations and will maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidance, interpretations, and court decisions as they affect NMDP.

The position may direct the work of paralegals, outside counsel, or other legal support resources as needed to provide efficient and effective service.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Legal Research, Analysis, and Advisory Support:
• Researches and analyzes a broad range of legal issues, including new/evolving subject areas, and translates legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and project teams.
• Proactively identifies legal risks, helps develop practical solutions, and supports decision-making in matters that may involve operational, financial, regulatory, reputational, or public relations significance.
• Counsels internal clients on matters that impact NMDP's mission, operations, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Legal & Compliance and coordinates with outside counsel and consultants as needed to provide efficient, responsive, and practical legal support.

Policy Development, Preparation, and Implementation:
• Assists with the review, analysis, development, and implementation of NMDP policies and procedures that have legal, regulatory, compliance, privacy, confidentiality, or operational risk components.
• Works directly with departments and project teams to understand operational needs and help develop practices, procedures, and workflows that align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Helps gather, organize, and synthe...