March 30, 2026

Associate - Healthcare Privacy and Compliance

Data PrivacyHealth CareCompliance/RegulatoryCybersecurityHIPAA

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Columbus, Denver, Cleveland, Cincinnati

Baker & Hostetler LLPColumbus, Denver, Cleveland, Cincinnati

Practice area

Data Privacy, Health Care · Compliance/Regulatory · Cybersecurity · HIPAA

PQE

2-4 years

Locations

Columbus, Ohio | Denver, Colorado | Cleveland, Ohio | Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary

$215,000-$225,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Junior- to mid-level associate position (2nd to 4th year) on the Healthcare Privacy and Compliance team.
Manage privacy and cybersecurity incident response for healthcare clients, including ransomware and business email compromises.
Represent clients in regulatory investigations under HIPAA and applicable state laws.
Provide proactive HIPAA privacy compliance counseling and data security incident response preparedness training.
Advise healthcare clients on new legal challenges, such as those related to artificial intelligence.
Required: 2-4 years of experience in privacy/cybersecurity OR litigation, with a demonstrated interest in healthcare, privacy, or cybersecurity.
Essential understanding of healthcare operations and HIPAA compliance.
Preference for candidates with AmLaw 200 firm experience or experience from a boutique firm specializing in healthcare law or data privacy.
Key skills include exceptional project management, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical clients.
Role demands good judgment, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration within a cross-office team leveraging digital platforms.
Positions available in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, or Denver, CO.
Expected annual salary range for Cleveland and Denver is $215,000 - $225,000; salaries for other locations will vary based on experience, education, and geographic region.
Additional compensation includes a performance- and hours-based bonus program.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401(k), and 10 weeks of parental leave.

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Last updated: May 21, 2026

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