Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity, Data Protection

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal guidance on matters pertaining to cybersecurity, data protection, and information security throughout Thermo Fisher Scientific.

• Evaluate and assess commercial contracts for risks associated with cybersecurity and data protection, encompassing vendor, supplier, SaaS, and technology agreements.

• Facilitate adherence to global cybersecurity regulations, such as the CRA, NIS2, and SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements.

• Conduct legal assessments of U.S. government and public sector cybersecurity mandates.

• Engage in cybersecurity and data incident response efforts, which include documentation, evidence tracking, and crafting incident-related communications.

• Execute legal research and keep track of regulatory changes linked to cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk.

• Aid in internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and risk evaluations by preparing and upholding necessary documentation.

• Work in collaboration with Cybersecurity, IT, Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management, and Procurement teams to advance business goals.

• Contribute to the creation and upkeep of internal legal guidance, templates, and training resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law institution.

• A valid license to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.

• 2-5 years of legal experience, with a focus on technology, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, or commercial contracting.

🏝️ Benefits

• A selection of national medical and dental plans, along with a national vision plan, which includes health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support initiatives, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 120 hours of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.

• Retirement and savings plans, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings program.

• The Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides eligible colleagues the chance to acquire company stock at a discounted rate.