Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity

October 29

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

Although this job is listed in Minnesota, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $207.3k - $253.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Solventum

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Healthcare Insurance • Education • Wellness

Solventum is a healthcare-focused company renowned for its innovative solutions aimed at improving medical and oral care outcomes. The company offers a variety of medical technologies, including advanced wound care, surgical solutions, and sterilization products. Solventum also provides advanced oral care solutions, health information and technology services, and purification and filtration products for biopharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, Solventum places a strong emphasis on sustainability and education, providing resources and training for healthcare professionals globally. Their commitment to innovation and better healthcare has made them a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to enhancing patient safety and healthcare efficiencies.

10,000+ employees

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📚 Education

🧘 Wellness

📋 Description

• Lead the legal support for privacy and cybersecurity efforts across the company’s USAC and LATAM operations • Advise and collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, business and functional teams, and external partners to manage legal risks related to data security and privacy • Provide expert legal counsel to Privacy and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with contractual commitments and regulatory obligations related to data privacy and security • Conduct privacy and data protection impact assessments to ensure sensitive health data is used in compliance with privacy regulations and contractual rights • Advise cybersecurity teams on incident response and investigations, ensuring proper documentation to minimize risks, protect privacy, and fulfill legal obligations during and after security incidents • Collaborate with Procurement and business contracting teams to draft, negotiate, and maintain privacy/data protection terms in contracts and agreements • Lead the company’s legal response to product vulnerabilities, information security breaches, and cyber events, including advising on regulatory notifications at federal, state, and international levels • Counsel IT operations, security teams, and business units on developing and implementing cybersecurity plans, incident response strategies, and compliance with industry standards and regulations • Work closely with Cybersecurity, Procurement, and Legal teams to manage third-party risks, including creating contract templates, negotiation frameworks, and advising on third-party audits and assessments • Advise on the de-identification, pseudonymization, and anonymization of sensitive health data • Provide guidance to business and product teams on data handling requirements based on sensitivity and compliance standards • Implement “privacy by design” principles in product development processes and contribute to product risk assessments • Stay informed on emerging global regulatory requirements impacting data privacy and security and advise the business accordingly • Develop and provide legal content for privacy training programs, awareness campaigns, and compliance with sensitive health information handling requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school or Law degree • 8 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law, ideally within the life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, or similarly regulated industries • Expertise in US data privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and US state consumer privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, CPA, etc.) • Expertise in advising on cybersecurity, including product vulnerability, incident response, and legal obligations arising from privacy and security incidents • Experience in advising on cybersecurity standards such as PCI DSS, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and the NIS2 Directive. • Experience in Canada and LATAM data privacy laws and regulations, including LGPD, PIPEDA and the Privacy Act is a plus. • Familiarity with medical device regulations (FDA, FD&C Act) related to data privacy and security is a plus. • Experience managing HIPAA compliance programs and addressing legal issues related to health data. • Experience working with IT systems, data management, and collaborating with both technical teams and senior leadership. • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal matters in a clear, concise manner to non-legal stakeholders. • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex legal challenges. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism. • Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Expertise in global data privacy laws (including GDPR) and AI laws (including EU AI Act). • Relevant privacy and cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, AIGP, CIPP, CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPT, CHPS, CHPC, CISSP) are preferred but not required. • Extensive experience in negotiating and drafting technology transactions and data protection agreements with customers, vendors, and partners. • Ability to manage legal and regulatory compliance across diverse frameworks. • Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders and lead significant projects. • High responsiveness and client-focused, with an ability to manage and nurture strong internal relationships. • Preference for experience working within or with the life sciences industry.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision • Health Savings Accounts • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Disability Benefits • Life Insurance • Voluntary Benefits • Paid Absences • Retirement Benefits