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Galderma · 3 months ago

Senior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy and Commercial

Dallas

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Galderma is a leading dermatology company seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Commercial to serve as the primary legal advisor on data privacy matters for its U.S. business units. The role involves developing compliance training, providing legal counsel, and managing data privacy-related disputes while supporting various commercial agreements.

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 Galderma 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 Galderma’s business

Some travel (less than 10%) to Galderma’s U.S. locations may be required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

U.S. data privacy lawsDegreeActive U.S. State Bar licenseData privacy certificationsHealth privacy lawsCommercial agreementsAnalytical thinkingCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

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

Preferred

Experience working with global organizations (either in a law firm or in-house environment) is 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