Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 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
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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.