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Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection - One year contract

  • Aubonne, SWITZERLAND, Switzerland
  • Not Remote
  • Legal
  • JOB203053

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 pioneer and leading company in the field of 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:

Intuitive is looking for an experienced privacy lawyer to join our privacy and data protection team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection (EMEA), this position will assist with supporting various teams primarily in Europe throughout the enterprise and help shape the implementation of new and innovative products and services throughout the European market.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate data privacy agreements with vendors, customers, and other external partner
  • Draft and negotiate various data privacy documents (e.g., data privacy consent forms, privacy notices)
  • Perform related tasks (e.g., document management, filing and other administration)
  • Proactively guide various functional teams regarding data privacy and data protection requirements concerning their projects and daily operations
  • Work closely with the global privacy and compliance teams to provide guidance and support implementing strategic and global approaches to data privacy and data protection
  • Perform data privacy training as needed

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

 

  • Law degree (LL.M., JD, or equivalent experience)
  • Admission to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction and/or in the United States
  • IAPP CIPP-E certification required.
  • Minimum 4+ years experience as a lawyer, in-house, or at a law firm
  • Minimum 2+ years experience as a lawyer in data privacy and data protection
  • Solid knowledge of data privacy and data protection laws and regulations primarily in the European Union, the UK and Switzerland
  • Hands-on experience advising a wide range of functional teams on data privacy and data protection
  • Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills with the ability to balance business needs with legal risks
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating data privacy related agreements and other privacy documentation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate legal advice, solicit input, and gather information verbally and in writing
  • Solid organizational skills, ability to prioritize on the basis of clear understanding of risk
  • Superior interpersonal skills the support collaboration and relationship building  with colleagues and clientele
  • 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 is essential, additional European languages, especially Italian and/or Spanish, are an advantage

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience working within a medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech company is a plus
  • Additional data privacy certifications are an advantage

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.

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