Deputy City Attorney - Health & Human Services Team

• Advising City departments and officials on complex legal and policy matters related to health care, public health, social services, homelessness programs, and government operations
• Providing real-time legal guidance on operational, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting hospitals, clinics, behavioral health programs, and public benefit systems
• Counseling clients on legal risk, statutory interpretation, and administrative decision-making
• Drafting ordinances, regulations, ballot measures, and policies
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, procurements, and requests for proposals
• Advising commissions and policy bodies before and during public meetings
• Interpreting federal, state, and local laws governing health care systems, human services programs, privacy protections, and public funding
• Advising on public records, open government, and government ethics issues
• Developing subject-matter expertise in areas critical to City governance and public service delivery
• Advising on health care operations, regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and other privacy laws

• Licensed to practice law in California
• At least five years of legal experience, particularly in an advisory, health care, or government counsel role
• Experience advising hospitals, health systems, or public agencies on operational and regulatory matters
• Experience advising on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and related compliance obligations is preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with federal and state laws governing privacy protections for public benefit and health information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to independently manage complex assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice
• A collaborative approach and commitment to respectful and inclusive teamwork

Experience advising on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and related compliance obligations

Robust health, retirement and other benefits