Privacy & Cybersecurity, Sr. Counsel
The Senior Counsel for Privacy & Cybersecurity will provide strategic and practical legal guidance within the organization's Legal department, focusing on privacy and data protection matters. This role involves advising business leaders and cross-functional teams on privacy issues, including data protection, data retention, data usage, data security, and data breaches. The position requires collaboration with IT Security teams to align IT security and privacy compliance programs and support acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures as they relate to privacy matters.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating data privacy agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements, and other privacy-related provisions. The Senior Counsel will also advise on incident response and data breach reporting processes in coordination with the VP of Privacy, assist with management of legislative and regulatory inquiries, investigations, or administrative actions related to privacy and data security, and provide guidance on the design and provision of the privacy training program.
Candidates should have 8–12 years of experience, with a Juris Doctorate degree and a license to practice law in Ohio or another state. Extensive knowledge of U.S. privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards, including HIPAA and state privacy laws, is required. Knowledge of international privacy and data security laws, including GDPR, is preferred. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, along with the ability to assess legal, practical, and business risks in a fast-paced environment, are essential. A CIPP (US) certification is preferred.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $123,600 to $176,000 annually, with eligibility for bonuses. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; health savings account (HSA); 401(k) savings plan; access to wages before payday; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short- and long-term disability coverage; work-life resources; paid parental leave; and healthy lifestyle programs.
The organization supports an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and veterans are encouraged to apply.