Description:

Position Overview:
An Independent Global Dermatology Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Commercial for a newly created role to serve as the primary legal advisor to An Independent Global Dermatology Company U.S. business units on data privacy matters, with the opportunity to provide support in a variety of other substantive areas supporting the needs of our business. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Employment, Commercial & Data Privacy, and will be located in our Dallas, Texas office in a hybrid (3 days in office) environment. The role will partner closely with key stakeholders within the global and U.S. cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in U.S. federal and state privacy laws and demonstrate the ability to provide pragmatic, thoughtful counsel in a fast-paced environment. This is an ideal role for someone who is eager to learn, passionate about data protection, and wants to join a collaborative, global legal team that values creativity, critical thinking, and practical solutions.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience in U.S. data privacy compliance, and experience working with global organizations (either in a law firm or in-house environment) is preferred. They will be collaborative, pragmatic and agile, thriving in a dynamic, high-growth environment while helping to create processes that support good governance and compliance at the highest level of ethical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

In collaboration with U.S. and Global Legal and Compliance colleagues, develop and deliver data privacy compliance and risk management training, awareness, policies and strategies, and provide day-to-day advice and counsel to the organization on these matters.
Proactively provide timely advice, counsel and guidance to internal business stakeholders on various laws, rules, regulations and An Independent Global Dermatology Company policies and procedures in relevant substantive areas.
Draft, review, and negotiate data protection terms in various commercial agreements.
Support the maintenance and improvement of data protection agreement templates and negotiation playbooks.
Draft, negotiate and review various other commercial agreements.
Manage data privacy-related disputes and litigation.
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, business management and outside counsel on issues critical to the company's success.
Research legal issues that could impact An Independent Global Dermatology Company business.
Some travel (less than 10%) to An Independent Global Dermatology Company U.S. locations may be required.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school required.
Active U.S. State Bar license and member in good standing required.
Minimum of 7 years' legal experience in U.S. federal and state data privacy laws required; global organization experience preferred.
Experience with health privacy laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FTC regulations, state consumer health data privacy laws) within the healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
Data privacy certifications such as IAPP-CIPP/US preferred.
Experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing various types of commercial agreements, including but not limited to sales, confidentiality, services, consulting, supply, distribution, joint promotion, marketing, and similar agreements preferred.
Experience drafting legal and compliance policies and training materials and delivering content through a variety of methods.
Interpersonal Competencies and Success Factors:
Proven track record of collaboration and coordination with key internal and external stakeholders.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills and ability to articulate a point of view succinctly and effectively.
Comprehensive and proactive analytical/strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize data into a key action/strategy and manage through from development to key performance metrics.
Ability and confidence to work effectively and with a sense of urgency across a globally matrixed organization and to influence without authority.
Adaptability, resilience, tenacity, and ability to quickly pivot.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
Business-oriented team player.