Senior International Privacy Counsel and Compliance Manager

CONMED Corporation; Poland; On-site; PLN 177,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

CONMED Corporation in Europe is seeking a Senior International Privacy Counsel and Compliance Manager to lead global privacy and data protection initiatives, with a strong focus on GDPR and related regulations. The role requires a Law degree and 7+ years of privacy leadership in a multinational, highly regulated environment, with English fluency.

Remote work options exist for Europe, with preference to candidates in Italy, Spain, or Poland; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and substantial experience as legal counsel in multinational, regulated industries.
• 7+ years of GDPR/privacy leadership experience in a global company.
• Fluency in English required; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global privacy framework ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Provide risk-based privacy guidance to leadership across functions.
• Conduct PIAs and DPIAs.
• Manage data subject requests and data protection registers.
• Oversee cross-border data transfers (SCCs) and data transfer mechanisms.
• Lead internal audits and regulatory monitoring.

Skills

GDPR expertise

Privacy leadership

Contract drafting

English fluency

Regulatory risk

Education

Law degree

CIPP/E certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior International Privacy Counsel and Compliance Manager to play a key role in our global privacy and data protection initiatives, with a strong focus on GDPR, related privacy regulations, and will be instrumental in constructing, implementing, and maintaining a strong data protection program globally.

The successful candidate must have a Law degree and substantial experience working as a legal counsel within structured organizations, preferably multinational companies operating in highly regulated industries.

It would be preferred for the successful candidate to have experience with compliance and anti-corruption laws and regulations.

*This is a REMOTE role; however, candidates must reside in Europe with preference to candidate that reside within Italy, Spain, and/or Poland. This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship*

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support and contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s global privacy and data protection framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant international regulations.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations on privacy risk tradeoffs, remediation approaches, and escalation recommendations, in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, and senior leadership.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing privacy-related enterprise risk, including advising leadership on material risks, emerging regulatory exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Provide support to Data Incident Response activities, including support to applicable investigations, reporting, record-keeping, and/or remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain guidance, templates, and documentation for cross-border data transfer mechanisms (including SCCs and other approved frameworks), in alignment with Legal strategy.
• Handle Data Subject Access Requests, and other similar inquiries.
• Manage and update data protection registers, including the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and the Data Breach register.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles.
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews related to data protection.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on emerging privacy risks and opportunities.
• Provide support to communications with Data Protection Authorities.
• Draft and update internal policies and procedures to ensure appropriate strategies, infrastructure, and processes in light of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
• Develop and manage delivery of effective and engaging privacy training for employees at all levels, and develop effective communication structure, program, materials and tools.
• Ideal candidates will also have:
• Juris Doctor, Law Degree, or equivalent legal qualification from accredited university required
• 7+ years of experience in GDPR preferably in a privacy leadership role or a role with significant privacy responsibilities in a global company
• Fluency in English

Qualifications/Other Attributes:

• Graduate degree and/or professional accreditation preferred (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), BCS/ISEB Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification (CIPP/E), BCS/ISEB)
• 10+ years in-house legal experience within multinational organizations is preferred
• Strong legal background with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations in a business-oriented and risk-based manner.
• Experience advising senior management and cross-functional stakeholders on legal, regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters.
• Fluency in the following languages is a plus: French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Ability to travel internationally and up to 20%.
• Legal and Compliance expertise related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws.
• Experience in healthcare industry, specifically with medical device manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Commercial contract drafting and negotiating experience.
• Highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character, maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to identify risks and identify changes in the global risk environment facing the company.
• Highly motivated and confident to work independently, but with support from more experienced subject matter experts where required
• Ability to navigate ambiguities, prioritize and manage numerous simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• Strong project and resource management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to achieve outcomes by influencing people across functions and regions.
• An appreciation for, and sensitivity toward, a wide range of cultural differences.
• Ability to resolve issues effectively, efficiently and diplomatically.
• Desire to work as a team member with all levels of employees and management.
• Genuine desire to work in an international setting with a high-level enthusiasm for the diversity of work.

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship.

Spain - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position (€) 79,100-122,500.

Italy - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position (€) 73,400-113,800.

Poland - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position PLN 176,500 -273,500.

The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This job posting is anticipated to close on September 29, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com.