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Abbott · 2 months ago

Senior Counsel, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity

United States - Illinois - Abbott Park

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$149K/yr - $299K/yr

8+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. As the Sr. Counsel, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity, you’ll be responsible for counseling various Abbott businesses on data, privacy, cybersecurity and AI laws and regulations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing complex legal matters.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Work closely with cross-functional teams and advise clients across Abbott’s diverse businesses on a range of complex legal matters, including new product developments, data use practices, marketing programs, and internal investigations

Resolve novel and complex privacy, data, cyber, and AI legal questions with minimal supervision. Develop strategies and drive leadership alignment to address these challenges effectively

Stay updated on the latest changes in data, AI, privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, particularly in the medical devices and healthcare sectors. Evaluate the impact of US State and Federal privacy laws, GDPR, and other global privacy laws on Abbott’s operations and provide actionable insights to strengthen Abbott’s Global Privacy Program

Collaborate with Government Affairs, Cybersecurity, and Global Privacy functions to influence regulatory changes

Represent Abbott in industry association meetings, aligning with stakeholders on relevant issues. Engage in external influencing efforts to shape emerging laws and regulations

Select and manage outside counsel, define project objectives, and ensure that strategies and costs meet Abbott’s expectations. Conduct legal due diligence for potential M&A and other business transactions

Provide training and education to compliance and legal division employees on privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseCybersecurity law expertiseAI law knowledgeJuris Doctor degreeCIPP accreditationCross-cultural knowledgeLegal training experienceM&A legal due diligence

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, be admitted to a US state bar in good standing, have or be able to obtain appropriate licensure to practice law

8+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment

Experience successfully representing and managing the legal affairs of a business having international operations

Must be able to move easily between a hands-on, operations-focused view and a strategic outlook

Knowledge and experience working across different cultures