Senior Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy and Cyber Security

Alliance Healthcare; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead legal strategies in data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity. This role is pivotal in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, particularly in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive legal expertise to provide strategic insights, ensuring compliance and governance in emerging technologies. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving lives through effective data management and legal guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and evolving field.

Benefits

Global and local benefits

Full-time employment

Equal employment opportunity

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years as a qualified lawyer with expertise in cybersecurity and privacy.
• In-house experience preferred, especially in healthcare legal work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, including data processing agreements.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, prioritizing high-value tasks.

Skills

Data Governance

Cybersecurity

Privacy Law

AI Regulations

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Client Management

Incident Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Reputable Solicitor Program

Tools

GDPR Compliance

NIS2 Compliance

CIPP Certification

CISSP Certification

Job description

Senior Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy and Cyber Security

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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are committed to creating healthier futures, and each person plays a vital role in delivering this purpose. If you want to make a difference in health, join our innovative company to help improve lives worldwide. Apply today!

Job Details

Position Summary

Cencora seeks an attorney with extensive experience in data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging AI issues to provide strategic legal advice on data risk management and innovation. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, this role involves collaboration across legal, business, and functional teams globally.

The role requires expertise in EU, UK, Swiss, and Asia-Pacific privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws, regulations, and guidance. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, practical legal acumen, and project management capabilities, providing strategic insights to ensure compliance and governance in emerging data and technology areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on complex legal, regulatory, and policy issues related to data privacy (GDPR, Swiss, UK, Asia-Pacific laws), cybersecurity (e.g., NIS2), and AI (including EU AI Act).
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, such as data processing agreements and privacy/security clauses, including creating templates and playbooks for efficient issue management.
• Assess and mitigate harms from privacy and cybersecurity incidents through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Review technology proposals involving privacy, cyber, and AI risks, offering pragmatic, privacy-by-design solutions.
• Demonstrate calm, decisive decision-making during incidents or high-risk scenarios, with clear communication to leadership.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, prioritizing high-value or high-risk tasks strategically.

Experience and Education Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years as a qualified lawyer with expertise in cybersecurity and privacy/data governance. In-house experience and collaboration with multinational companies preferred. Experience in healthcare legal work is a plus. Must be qualified from a reputable solicitor or equivalent program.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, emerging AI laws across multiple jurisdictions, including healthcare-specific regulations.
• Ability to synthesize legal themes across jurisdictions for risk management advice.
• Experience managing external counsel and working with specialists.
• Ability to understand and integrate evolving business models, technology trends, and legal requirements.
• Proven ability to advise senior management with clear risk assessments and solutions.
• Strong soft skills for incident management and risk escalation, projecting confidence under pressure.
• Experience partnering with compliance teams and defining operational targets.
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, AIGP, CIPT, CISSP are preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, prioritization, multitasking, and client management skills.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (German, French, Spanish) advantageous.

What Cencora Offers

Benefits vary by country, aligned with local practices. Full-time employment with global and local benefits.

Additional Information

Affiliated with Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited. Committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities.