Counsel, Privacy and Compliance
Muck RackFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent international legal degree and maintain a current license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience with a focus on privacy, data protection, or related legal practice is required. Familiarity with global privacy laws and regulations is essential, and certifications such as IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) are desirable. Fluency in business English is mandatory, with proficiency in additional languages being an asset.
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data protection terms in various agreements, including the use of standard contractual clauses. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving data protection agreement templates and negotiation playbooks, offering foundational privacy guidance on global data protection laws to business partners, and managing data subject rights requests. The role involves tracking privacy-related business requests, participating in team initiatives and cross-functional projects, assisting with privacy training, communicating with clients and vendors during contract negotiations, and staying current on emerging global privacy developments to advise the business.
Provides life sciences products and services
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.