Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy Law

Genentech

South San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $209,700 to $389,500; bonus/equity: discreti...
Fully remote
Data privacy legal counseling
Privacy policy development
Contract negotiation on data security
Genentech seeks an experienced, collaborative privacy attorney to join the Legal Department as Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer

Job Summary

  • Genentech seeks an experienced, collaborative privacy attorney to join the Legal Department as Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer.
  • This role involves advising on data protection laws, developing policies and training, and supporting privacy compliance across the organization.
  • The position is onsite in South San Francisco with a salary range of $209,700 to $389,500 plus potential discretionary bonus and benefits.

Matching Summary

Genentech seeks an experienced, collaborative privacy attorney to join the Legal Department as Senior Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel, reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer.

Salary

Base: $209,700 to $389,500; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Detailed benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data privacy legal counseling
  • Privacy policy development
  • Contract negotiation on data security
  • Compliance with US privacy laws
  • Privacy training program development
  • Privacy impact assessments review

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative legal advisor
  • Enterprise-wide strategic thinking
  • Growth mindset
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Experience with AI legal landscape
  • Cross-jurisdictional privacy expertise

Key Requirements

  • J.D. and admission to US state bar
  • 12+ years practicing attorney experience
  • 5+ years data privacy legal counseling
  • CIPP/US certification required
  • Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector
  • Knowledge of US and international privacy laws
  • California Registered In-House Counsel eligibility

Work Rights

Must have US state bar admission or eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel

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