Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology
eHealth, Inc. · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead privacy and security legal guidance for eHealth.
- Develop and maintain company policies.
- Advise on HIPAA, GLBA, HITRUST, CCPA.
- Negotiate vendor and partner agreements.
- Requires 8+ years privacy/healthcare/tech law experience.
About the role
About eHealth, Inc.
At eHealth, our mission is to expertly guide consumers through their health insurance and related options when, where, and how they prefer. We’re creating a better way – one that’s transparent and trustworthy for both our consumers externally and our employees internally.
Move your career forward while connecting countless people to the life-changing, quality care they deserve. Our diverse team of innovators supports one another in solving some of the toughest challenges. We’re always on the lookout for creative opportunities to do right by our customers, and each other. Together, we’re creating a better way to work, united by our common passion to make a difference.
Role Overview
The Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology is responsible for providing legal guidance and recommendations to the company related to all privacy and security matters both internally and through our relationships with our health insurance carriers and partners. This position is a key member of the legal team and will support and help lead other key legal initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the company’s chief privacy officer
- Develop and maintain appropriate privacy, security, and other related policies
- Advise the business on privacy and security matters, including HIPAA, GLBA, HITRUST, and state privacy regulations including CCPA
- Provide legal advice to various groups within the company, particularly relating to laws and regulations applicable to operation of the company’s technology platform for selling health insurance
- Draft and negotiate agreements with vendors, business partners, health insurance companies, technology licensors, and other third parties
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience with a focus in privacy and healthcare matters and/or technology platforms
- J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- Ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks that meet business needs
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to learn quickly, identify and resolve legal and business issues, drive projects and earn the confidence of and cooperation of your business partners
- When you see an issue that needs addressing, your instinct is to jump in and address it. You are also comfortable relying on the expertise and assistance of others when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience relating to laws and regulations relating to the marketing and sale of health insurance
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience relating to information privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITRUST, GLBA, and CCPA
- Experience advising on responses to governmental and regulatory agencies
- Technology, SaaS, licensing and other contract experience
What We Offer (benefits)
- Generous benefits include medical, dental and vision beginning on your first day of employment
- 401K with matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee stock purchase program
- 12 company paid holidays and flexible time off (PTO for non-exempt)
Our Values
At eHealth, our core values guide our work:
- One Team
- Customer Centric
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Quality
- Accountability
- Relentless
- Financial Stewardship
Please note the above is a summary of responsibilities; a full job description is available upon request.
Application deadline: June 29, 2026.
The base pay range reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The actual base pay offered will depend on various factors including individual skills, experience, performance, qualifications, the department budget, and the location where work is performed. Base pay is one component of eHealth’s total rewards package, which also includes an annual performance bonus, plus an array of benefits designed to support employees’ personal and professional wellness. For more information on our total rewards offerings, please visit our career site.
Base Pay Range: $172,900 - $230,500
eHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.
Key skills/competency
- Privacy Law
- Technology Law
- HIPAA
- GLBA
- HITRUST
- CCPA
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Legal Counsel
- Healthcare Regulations
Skills & topics
- Associate General Counsel
- Privacy Counsel
- Technology Counsel
- Legal
- Privacy Law
- Healthcare Law
- Technology Law
- Contract Negotiation
- Compliance
- HIPAA
- CCPA
- GLBA
- HITRUST
- Legal Advisor
- In-House Counsel
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of legal experience, focusing on privacy, healthcare, and technology law, and ensure your JD degree and bar membership are clear.
- Showcase proactive problem-solving: Emphasize your ability to identify risks, propose solutions, and drive projects to completion in your application and interviews.
- Demonstrate regulatory knowledge: Clearly articulate your expertise in HIPAA, GLBA, HITRUST, and CCPA, along with experience in health insurance marketing laws.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your team-player attitude, quick learning ability, and how you collaborate with business partners.
- Research eHealth's values: Align your responses with their core values of One Team, Customer Centricity, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Accountability, Relentlessness, and Financial Stewardship.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific legal experience is required for the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology role at eHealth?
- For the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology position at eHealth, you need at least 8 years of legal experience. This experience should include a focus on privacy and healthcare matters, and/or technology platforms, gained either at a law firm or in-house. A J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar are also mandatory.
- How does eHealth support professional development for its legal team?
- eHealth supports professional development through initiatives like tuition reimbursement and an employee stock purchase program. While not explicitly detailed for the legal team, the company's overall philosophy of fostering innovation and growth suggests opportunities for learning and advancing your career within the organization.
- What are the key regulatory areas the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology at eHealth will focus on?
- The Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology at eHealth will focus on several key regulatory areas. These include general privacy and security matters, with specific emphasis on HIPAA, GLBA, HITRUST, and state privacy regulations such as CCPA. Experience with laws related to the marketing and sale of health insurance is also highly valued.
- How important is contract negotiation experience for this role at eHealth?
- Contract negotiation experience is crucial for the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology role at eHealth. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements with a variety of third parties, including vendors, business partners, health insurance companies, and technology licensors.
- What is the application deadline for the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology position?
- The application deadline for the Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Technology position at eHealth is June 29, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications well before this date.
- Does eHealth offer a comprehensive benefits package for legal roles?
- Yes, eHealth offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on your first day. They also provide a 401K with matching, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase program, contributing to the overall wellness and professional growth of employees.