VP Operations-Senior Assistant General Counsel Greater Washington D.C. Area

Leidos QTC Health Services (LQTC) seeks a VP, Senior Assistant General Counsel to serve as its senior legal leader, providing strategic legal advice and oversight across privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, governance and enterprise risk matters. Reporting directly to the Leidos Health & Services Sector General Counsel, this executive will serve as a trusted advisor to LQTC leadership, including its CEO, and an integral member of the Sector Legal team. The role requires close collaboration across LQTC, Sector Legal, and other Leidos corporate functions to ensure effective legal support, alignment in priorities, and appropriate visibility into significant legal and business risks.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal executive who exercises sound independent judgment, navigates complex organizational structures effectively, and provides practical legal advice that supports business objectives while protecting the interests of LQTC and Leidos.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership & Advisory

• Serve as the senior legal advisor to the LQTC CEO and executive leadership team on significant legal, regulatory, governance, and risk matters.
• Provide strategic legal leadership across privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters within LQTC’s business.
• Advise on complex healthcare, government contracting, and data protection matters, including HIPAA, federal and state privacy requirements, breach notification obligations, and related legal risks.
• Provide legal guidance on significant investigations, disputes, and other sensitive matters, coordinating with Sector Legal and other Leidos legal functions as appropriate.
• Translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders and operational teams.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws, regulations, standards and enforcement trends and advise leadership on implications for LQTC’s operations and strategic objectives.

Privacy, Compliance & Governance

• Provide legal oversight and guidance on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters across LQTC operations.
• Provide legal guidance on privacy and cybersecurity incidents, including notification requirements, remediation, and coordination with appropriate Leidos and LQTC functions.
• Partner with Corporate Privacy, compliance, IT, security, and business leaders to identify and address significant legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on governance frameworks, policies, procedures and controls that promote compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate requirements.
• Support legal risk assessments, internal investigations, audits, and remediation efforts in coordination with responsible functional leaders.
• Provide or oversee training and executive education on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity legal requirements and risk management expectations.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Operate effectively within a matrixed leadership structure, balancing LQTC business priorities with broader Leidos legal, governance, and risk management objectives.
• Lead cross-unit initiatives involving multiple functions, programs and stakeholders to address complex risk, compliance and governance matters and achieve defined business outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal legal partners, outside counsel, customers, business leaders and functional partners, effectively navigating competing priorities and organizational complexities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide functional leadership across multiple teams and disciplines supporting privacy, cybersecurity, risk, governance, compliance and audit objectives, with accountability for coordinated execution and outcomes.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, responsive, and business-oriented legal function.
• Promote consistent legal practices, effective coordination, and knowledge sharing across LQTC and the broader Leidos Legal organization.
• Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives to strengthen legal risk management, governance, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including significant experience advising senior executives on complex legal, regulatory, and business matters.
• Substantial experience with privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, healthcare regulation, compliance, and governance.
• Proven ability to lead legal teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and develop practical solutions to complex legal and business challenges.
• Strong executive communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and ensure timely escalation and appropriate visibility into significant matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple reporting relationships and organizational functions while maintaining clear accountability and alignment.

• Experience advising on data breach response, regulatory notification obligations, and privacy-related agreements.
• Ability to pass applicable federal background checks or obtain required clearances, if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a general counsel, deputy general counsel or senior legal leader for a business unit, subsidiary, or highly regulated organization.
• Expertise in healthcare law and regulation, including provider licensing and credentialing, corporate practice of medicine and medical records requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal government contracting, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency supplements, subcontracting and flow-down requirements, and federal contractor compliance obligations.
• Experience advising on employee matters, including employee relations issues, workplace investigations, discipline and terminations, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, in partnership with human resources and employment counsel.
• Experience supporting federal health programs, such as those administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense or other federal health agencies.
• Professional privacy or compliance certification, such as CIPP/US, CIPM or CIPT.

About Leidos QTC Health Services

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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