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Counsel, Data Privacy & Litigation

About the positionThe Counsel, Data Privacy & Litigation will lead Data Privacy & Protection and Corporate Litigation for FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation and its subsidiaries. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel, managing data privacy and litigation matters, and serving as a key legal resource for the organization. The ideal candidate will work independently and collaboratively, supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses in life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing.Responsibilities• Act as a key subject matter expert and advisor on data privacy and protection law.,• Advise on compliance with U.S. and global data protection laws.,• Collaborate with privacy and security colleagues to enhance the company's privacy program.,• Provide legal support for drafting and negotiating privacy and data security terms in contracts.,• Advise on data protection laws impacting business operations and contractual relationships.,• Provide legal counsel on investigations involving unauthorized access or disclosure of personal data.,• Develop enterprise-wide best practices for incident response readiness.,• Identify and advise on key legal issues requiring attention from the privacy compliance team.,• Provide legal counsel to IT Security, Compliance, and other individuals with privacy responsibilities.,• Manage and resolve a wide range of lawsuits and pre-litigation disputes.,• Drive responses to investigation matters involving regulators and government entities.,• Develop strategy for managing and resolving cases and investigations.,• Advise senior executives on litigation strategies.,• Manage responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery.,• Conduct internal investigations and fact development.,• Supervise outside counsel and litigation consultants.,• Draft policies and internal procedures, and conduct training to educate business partners.Requirements• Licensed to practice law in good standing under the Bar of at least one state.,• College degree and juris doctorate from accredited law school.,• At least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney, in-house or at a law firm.,• Experience providing legal counseling on data privacy and data security matters.,• Experience with litigation and investigations matters.,• Understanding of relevant privacy statutes and regulations.,• Experience assessing legal risks relating to data protection and privacy.,• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy and security-related contracts.,• Experience with data loss prevention and cybersecurity events.,• Experience managing privacy and/or cybersecurity incident response.,• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.,• Subject matter expertise in litigation, including motions, pleadings, and discovery.,• Experience setting in-house legal litigation strategy.,• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations.,• Flexibility to manage a wide range of projects and meet deadlines.Nice-to-haves• Critical thinking skills.,• Good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.,• Collaborative team player.,• Experience with products liability in life sciences or healthcare industry.,• Privacy certifications such as CIPP-US, CIPP-C, CIPP-E, CIPM, CHPC.,• Interest in new and emerging technologies in healthcare and life sciences.Benefits• Salary range of $170,000 - $180,000 depending on experience.,• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.,• Life Insurance coverage.,• 401k retirement plan.,• Paid Time Off.

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Join FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation as a Counsel, Data Privacy & Litigation, where you'll take the lead in managing critical data privacy and corporate litigation matters. This position, based in Topeka, KS, offers a unique opportunity to be a key legal resource for a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for guiding compliance with U.S. and global data protection laws, ensuring that our strategies align with best practices in privacy and security. You’ll collaborate directly with privacy professionals to enhance the company's privacy program while also providing comprehensive legal support in drafting and negotiating privacy and data security terms in various contracts. Your responsibilities will involve managing a range of litigation and pre-litigation disputes, offering counsel on regulatory investigations, and advising senior executives on litigation strategies. If you're a legal professional with at least 7 years of experience, ready to tackle complex challenges while making a meaningful impact within an innovative company, we want to hear from you. At FUJIFILM Holdings, you’ll not only shape legal strategies but also foster a culture of compliance and excellence in data protection.

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As a Counsel, Data Privacy & Litigation at FUJIFILM Holdings, your primary responsibilities will include providing strategic legal counsel on data privacy and security matters, managing corporate litigation, and advising on compliance with relevant laws. You'll also oversee the drafting and negotiation of privacy-related contracts, lead legal responses to data access investigations, and develop best practices for incident responses. Your expert advice will play a crucial role in supporting diverse business areas including life sciences and manufacturing.