Associate Senior Privacy Counsel
We are partnered with a growing pharmaceutical organization recognized for its diverse portfolio of flagship products and an innovative R&D pipeline. This role focuses on providing legal support to privacy and HR functions, ensuring adherence to U.S. and global regulations while enabling strategic business initiatives. It offers a high-growth environment with opportunities to expand into broader areas of law within a leading life sciences company.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise business teams on compliance with state, federal, and global privacy laws for strategic initiatives and daily operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements, disclosures, and policies, including AI governance and data use protocols.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments and manage mitigation plans; lead investigations related to data privacy and security.
- Counsel on cross-border data transfers and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Deliver privacy training, monitor regulatory developments, and support governance committees on privacy and data ethics.
Qualifications
- J.D. and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7+ years of legal experience, including 4-6 years in privacy counseling (pharma/biotech preferred).
- Expertise in U.S. state consumer privacy laws, digital marketing, cookie governance projects
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills; ability to work independently and prioritize multiple initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working cross-functionally and in a hybrid office setting.
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