Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Assistant General Counsel will support the international operations of a high growth leader in the medical device industry and will be part of the Legal, External Affairs and Privacy team, driving legal excellence in commercial operations - specifically by securing continued market access and customer satisfaction through compliance to legal, Industry and international standards. The Assistant General Counsel will be an experienced senior privacy professional to join our privacy and data protection team and support our EMEA businesses. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel (Director), Privacy & Data Protection, this position will provide strategic advice on all aspects of EMEA privacy laws and regulations, including for the EU, U.K., Switzerland, Israel and in other relevant geographic areas. This position will support EMEA privacy efforts regarding product and service development, functional and partner needs, consumer and healthcare privacy practices, and personal information accountability. This is a senior position with project and program ownership. The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising on product and application development, assessing and advising on real-world privacy situations, and supporting strategic decisions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advise on all aspects of EMEA privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, emerging laws, sector specific laws, data protection authority and court actions, and trends
• Guide product development and other teams on EMEA compliance for new and enhanced products and services
• Provide legal guidance regarding clinical trials, research & development, data analytics, data-related collaborations, HR, commercial contracting, cybersecurity, and other areas
• Work closely with other privacy team members to develop strategic and global privacy approaches to data privacy and protection
• Develop and deliver training
• Provide legal guidance on data subject requests or queries relating to Intuitive’s privacy and data protection practices
• Develop contacts and participate in professional organizations
• Promote and evolve a culture of privacy compliance throughout the company

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience with privacy laws, particularly in GDPR
• Degree in law, JD or equivalent, licensed and in good standing to practice law
• CIPP/E certification required, additional data privacy certifications are an advantage
• Hands-on experience advising a wide range of functional teams on data privacy and data protection, digital laws, and assessing AI technologies
• Technology-oriented, experience in the life sciences industry, with a preference for experience in medical devices and/or product design
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills with the ability to balance business needs with legal risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate legal advice, solicit input and gather information verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated cross-functional communication and working with teams at various levels of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, preferably with experience working with international clientele
• Ability to calibrate and advise on risk in connection with transactions and products
• Working knowledge of technology business models and familiarity with operational security issues preferred
• Project management and compliance experience preferred
• Ability to identify and plan legal strategies, operational plans, goals and metrics to drive Legal KPIs
• Ability to coach and train others on areas of competence
• Aptness at working autonomously and prioritizing multiple matters simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment, while seeking supervision and guidance when necessary
• Fluency in English and at least one additional European language (e.g., French, German, Italian and/or Spanish)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Additional data privacy certifications are an advantage
• Fluency in additional European languages is an advantage

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Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.