Senior Counsel, Global Privacy and Cybersecurity
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 147300 - 294700
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
This position works out of our locations in Abbott Park North Chicago or Willis Tower Downtown.
As theSr. Counsel Global Privacy and Cybersecurity youll be responsible for counseling various Abbott businesses in medical devices and diagnostics space on data privacy cybersecurity and AI laws and regulations.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with cross-functional teams and advise clients across Abbotts 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 Abbotts operations and provide actionable insights to strengthen Abbotts 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 Abbotts 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.
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE 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
Experience handling privacy and cybersecurity legal risks and mitigations in medical devices or healthcare industry preferred
CIPP accreditations preferred but not essential
The base pay for this position is
$147300.00 $294700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations & Business Support
DIVISION:
GENC General Counsel
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06A
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
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About Company
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