Product Counsel - Global Data Protection (Remote)
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Department OverviewThe Global Data Protection Office serves as Motorola Solutions trusted advisors in developing and implementing its global data protection strategy. Functioning within a company offering cutting-edge mission-critical communications products and services, our team of attorneys and compliance professionals have the opportunity to live their passion for privacy and technology every day.
Job Description
The Product Counsel – Global Data Protection serves as a key leader in developing and maturing the Global Data Protection Product Compliance Program within Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“MSI”). While the Product Counsel will report to the Sr. Director, Global Data Protection – Products, he/she will also work closely and collaboratively with the internal product, engineering, security and business teams to advise on the implementation of privacy and information security measures into new and existing products and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advice and counsel to product teams on relevant global privacy and security laws, standards and policies
Conduct assessments of new and existing products and services to advise on the privacy and security compliance implications and develop ways to mitigate compliance risks
Provide proactive and creative legal guidance to facilitate launch of new and innovative products and services while ensuring all privacy and data protection risks are properly mitigated
Maintain expertise in global data and privacy laws and advise on the impact to MSI as well as implications with respect to compliance activities
develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues
Develop and provide training to product teams regarding privacy, security and other compliance best practices and obligations
Develop internal controls and conduct periodic self-assessments to ensure MSI’s products and services are supporting our customer’s compliance obligations with applicable laws, standards and policies as well as our own
Legal analysis in connection with data protection impact assessments and records of processing activities
Support security and other teams in responding to any data security incident responses
Engage with privacy regulators as may be required
Provide reports as directed or requested to keep senior management, DPO and other groups informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
Serve as data protection subject matter expert in connection with domestic and international sales and legal teams responding to requests for proposals or other customer solicitations as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate Degree
Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice within the state in which the employee works
8+ years of work experience as an attorney for private law firm and/or as in-house counsel; direct experience advising global product and engineering teams on integrating privacy and security into new and existing products and services
CIPP/US, CIPP/E and CIPM certifications strongly preferred
A security certification (CISSP, Security +) is desirable
Working knowledge of global data and privacy laws and standards, including but not limited to CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, EU directives on electronic commerce, data retention and law enforcement, CPNI (state and federal), NIST Privacy Framework, NIST 800-53 r5, ISO 27001, et seq, and SOC2 trust criteria
General understanding of cloud industry technologies, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS required
Prior experience advising product teams in connection with development and use of artificial intelligence technologies preferred
Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting companies interests
Basic Requirements
Juris Doctorate Degree
8+ years of Law experience
Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice law
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.