Minnesota Staffing
Senior Legal Counsel, US Privacy & Data Protection
Minnesota Staffing, Osseo, Minnesota, United States, 55311
Privacy Counsel
Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions. About The Role
Boston Scientific is looking for a United States-based Privacy Counsel to join the legal department as a key contributor to its growing world-class Global Privacy Team. This role provides you with the opportunity to deliver legal advice and counsel to an innovative medical device leader on a broad portfolio of diverse privacy and data protection matters. Your day will include a variety of matters that will require you to assist, advise, investigate, research, and resolve legal matters as well as write corporate legal policies to ensure that company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable privacy and security laws and regulations. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Advising business teams on the applicability and impact of various regional, federal, and state privacy frameworks, laws, and regulations Managing outside counsel to support global business goals and ensure compliance with applicable privacy and security laws and regulations Fostering company compliance with global privacy and data protection laws and regulations as well as privacy and information security best practices and standards Providing legal counsel and support in business development activities Identifying, implementing, maintaining, and updating privacy policies, procedures, training, and educational materials Interacting with program and product management across Boston Scientific to provide direction and guidance on company-wide privacy and information security projects Assisting with the processes for receiving, managing, and appropriately responding to potential and actual security/privacy breach incidents, complaints related to privacy and security issues, and government authorities' inquiries into the company's privacy policies and procedures Coordinating privacy impact assessments, audits, and implementation of recommendations resulting from same Reviewing privacy and information security implications of proposed business changes Reviewing and advising business on data protection requirements in contracts Structuring, negotiating, and drafting privacy, data protection, and business associate agreements Assisting in implementing and maintaining data mapping and third-party/vendor data management and compliance Remaining current on privacy and data protection developments, new legislation/regulations, and competitive benchmarking applicable to global medical device and healthcare organizations Required Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited university with admission to practice law in at least one state Understanding of HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and other applicable U.S. privacy and data protection laws and regulations, and of GDPR Advanced proficiency in the independent review of complex privacy agreements and strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Minimum of 5 years of related legal work experience advising on global privacy and data protection frameworks applicable to medical device and healthcare clients, ideally as in-house counsel Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in one or more of the following: International Association of Privacy Professionals certification Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) by the Health Care Compliance Association Knowledge of industry standards affecting privacy and information security, such as NIST and ISO 27001/27002; privacy and/or security professional certifications (e.g., CIPP) Experience advising medical device, pharmaceutical industry, and/or health care provider clients Previous experience providing strategic guidance on global privacy and data protection laws and supporting global projects by advising on privacy requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and data governance best practices Understanding of LGPD, PIPEDA, PIPL, PIPA, and similar global statutory frameworks Familiarity with the legal and compliance implications of IT service management, customer relationship management, and cloud-based systems, including experience with negotiation of related data protection agreements Understanding of responsible AI and data governance principles, with the ability to provide legal guidance on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethical deployment of AI technologies within healthcare and medical device contexts Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills Ability to work independently and drive results Proactive attitude and approach towards continuous improvement Dedicated commitment to the highest standards of quality, integrity, ethics, and profession The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions. About The Role
Boston Scientific is looking for a United States-based Privacy Counsel to join the legal department as a key contributor to its growing world-class Global Privacy Team. This role provides you with the opportunity to deliver legal advice and counsel to an innovative medical device leader on a broad portfolio of diverse privacy and data protection matters. Your day will include a variety of matters that will require you to assist, advise, investigate, research, and resolve legal matters as well as write corporate legal policies to ensure that company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable privacy and security laws and regulations. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Advising business teams on the applicability and impact of various regional, federal, and state privacy frameworks, laws, and regulations Managing outside counsel to support global business goals and ensure compliance with applicable privacy and security laws and regulations Fostering company compliance with global privacy and data protection laws and regulations as well as privacy and information security best practices and standards Providing legal counsel and support in business development activities Identifying, implementing, maintaining, and updating privacy policies, procedures, training, and educational materials Interacting with program and product management across Boston Scientific to provide direction and guidance on company-wide privacy and information security projects Assisting with the processes for receiving, managing, and appropriately responding to potential and actual security/privacy breach incidents, complaints related to privacy and security issues, and government authorities' inquiries into the company's privacy policies and procedures Coordinating privacy impact assessments, audits, and implementation of recommendations resulting from same Reviewing privacy and information security implications of proposed business changes Reviewing and advising business on data protection requirements in contracts Structuring, negotiating, and drafting privacy, data protection, and business associate agreements Assisting in implementing and maintaining data mapping and third-party/vendor data management and compliance Remaining current on privacy and data protection developments, new legislation/regulations, and competitive benchmarking applicable to global medical device and healthcare organizations Required Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited university with admission to practice law in at least one state Understanding of HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and other applicable U.S. privacy and data protection laws and regulations, and of GDPR Advanced proficiency in the independent review of complex privacy agreements and strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Minimum of 5 years of related legal work experience advising on global privacy and data protection frameworks applicable to medical device and healthcare clients, ideally as in-house counsel Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in one or more of the following: International Association of Privacy Professionals certification Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) by the Health Care Compliance Association Knowledge of industry standards affecting privacy and information security, such as NIST and ISO 27001/27002; privacy and/or security professional certifications (e.g., CIPP) Experience advising medical device, pharmaceutical industry, and/or health care provider clients Previous experience providing strategic guidance on global privacy and data protection laws and supporting global projects by advising on privacy requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and data governance best practices Understanding of LGPD, PIPEDA, PIPL, PIPA, and similar global statutory frameworks Familiarity with the legal and compliance implications of IT service management, customer relationship management, and cloud-based systems, including experience with negotiation of related data protection agreements Understanding of responsible AI and data governance principles, with the ability to provide legal guidance on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethical deployment of AI technologies within healthcare and medical device contexts Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills Ability to work independently and drive results Proactive attitude and approach towards continuous improvement Dedicated commitment to the highest standards of quality, integrity, ethics, and profession The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.