Genentech · 13 hours ago
Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy Law
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $390K/yr
12+ years expGenentech, a member of the Roche Group, seeks an experienced privacy attorney to join their Legal Department as a Senior Counsel Specialist. This role involves advising on compliance with data protection and privacy laws, developing policies and training programs, and providing legal support on privacy matters.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as a key internal point-of-contact and subject matter expert on privacy and data protection, providing practical, timely, strategic, and high-quality legal advice on data privacy and security matters
Influence strategic implementation of privacy legal and compliance requirements across the organization
Drive privacy strategy and implementation based on continuous monitoring of new and evolving privacy laws, enforcement, and litigation across jurisdictions
Draft, update, and implement internal privacy policies, procedures, and guidances, and external privacy notices and consent language, to reflect evolving legal requirements and industry best practices
Develop standards, templates, playbooks, and training for drafting and negotiation of data processing agreements
Provide legal support for the strategic reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of privacy and data security terms in contracts with business partners and vendors, including data processing agreements and data protection terms in clinical research agreements
Provide advice, education, training, and legal direction on data protection laws impacting business operations and contractual relationships
Advise on data privacy, legal risk identification and mitigation efforts, as well as data privacy compliance efforts
Develop content for privacy training materials and other communications to increase employee understanding of company privacy policies, data handling practices and procedures and legal obligations, as well as to ensure awareness of “best practices” on privacy and data security issues
Review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise on the management of complex privacy matters involving systems and data processing activities
Provide legal counsel on investigations involving reports of inappropriate or unauthorized access, loss or disclosure of personal data, including advising on potential liability, identifying legal obligations, and supporting incident response efforts
Collaborate with External Affairs colleagues on opportunities to influence privacy and data security legislation
Participate in industry group meetings to stay updated on best practices and emerging trends
Partner and align with global colleagues on development and implementation of compliance and training programs
Qualification
Required
A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and current 'good standing' admission to at least one U.S. state bar, or be eligible to apply to California's Registered In-House Counsel program
12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, in-house and/or at a law firm, including at least 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience providing legal counseling on data privacy and security matters to biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical companies
CIPP/US certification required; AIGP certification is a plus
Subject matter expert on requirements of data protection and privacy legal issues affecting the business activities of a research-based biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical company
Comprehensive understanding of relevant privacy and consumer protection statutes, regulations and guidance, such as comprehensive state privacy laws, Section 5 of the FTC Act, California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), Washington My Health My Data Act, state breach notification laws, HIPAA, EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), TCPA, and CAN-SPAM
Understanding of the emerging AI legal landscape, including an understanding of the requirements of the Colorado AI Act and related legislation
Substantial experience assessing and practically mitigating privacy and data protection legal risks
Experience managing and supporting a corporate privacy program
Ability to deliver clear, concise and practical advice regarding challenging legal issues to legal and non-legal colleagues, including senior management
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, take initiative, lead projects, and work independently and collaboratively with others
Demonstrated experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, actionable advice
Demonstrated enterprise-wide thinking and growth mindset
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
CEO
Michael Laird
Vice President
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