Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Senior Counsel, Privacy and Compliance

New York, New York; Salt Lake City, Utah · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$252k-$310kDetected 13 days ago

Incident ResponseComplianceRecruitingHRClinical TrialsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The successful candidate must use a practical, solutions-focused approach to help accelerate the Company's goals through the compliance function.
The team works closely and collaboratively with one another on overall legal and compliance strategy, departmental budget, projects, and professional development.
The team relies on a communicative and supportive atmosphere to enable nimble advice and prioritization aligned with business goals.

Develop and maintain infrastructure to comply with varying data privacy regulations in Europe and new countries in support of clinical trial plans
Support incident response, data subject rights requests, privacy impact assessments, transfer impact assessments, and regulatory inquiries
Support vendor onboarding and maintenance for vendors processing personal data
Maintain the company's Record of Processing Activity
Counsel on privacy-by-design reviews, data mapping, vendor onboarding, AI/data use cases, and new geographical expansions
Draft policies and perform trainings to support data protection compliance
Partner closely with Human Resources and other functions to identify needs for policies or guidance
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders on creating a "right size" compliance function that enables business growth while protecting against risk
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
We take ownership and accountability. Through ownership and accountability, we enable trust and autonomy-leaders take accountability for decisive action, and teams own outcomes together.

The ideal candidate is business-minded, collaborative, and comfortable translating privacy and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
At least four years of experience in data privacy counseling in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, at a law firm or preferably in-house

Based on the skill and level of experience required for this role, the estimated current annual base range for this role is $251,900 to $309,760 (USD).
You will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Based on the skills, experience, and qualifications needed for this role, the estimated annual base salary range is:
New York City, Boston, & San Francisco Bay Area(s): $251,900-$309,760
Salt Lake City & all other U.S. locations: $229,000-$281,600
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will be joining a dynamic team of attorneys and stock administration professionals.
The Experience You'll Need
Strong working knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related regulatory frameworks.
Experience reviewing and negotiating privacy, security, and data protection provisions in commercial agreements.
Ability to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-moving business environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience building or scaling privacy and compliance programs in-house preferred
Admitted to practice in at least one state and eligible to practice law in Utah as in-house counsel
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