Counsel II

Omnicell; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicell is seeking a Counsel II – Privacy to join our remote legal team, collaborating across Privacy, Data Governance and AI Governance. You’ll advise on data privacy, cybersecurity and related regulatory compliance while translating complex requirements into practical business guidance.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR and Sales to embed privacy by design, manage vendor risk, and scale the privacy program through playbooks, templates and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong initiative and a genuine appetite for learning.
• Comfort operating in a fast-growing technology company and adapting as policies and priorities evolve.
• Deep command of privacy laws and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience translating privacy-law requirements into practice, including individual rights, de-identification and data anonymisation.
• Ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts for any audience with a solution oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented contract support to sales, procurement and business teams while identifying opportunities to standardise positions and accelerate deal velocity through reusable playbooks and guidance.
• Serve as lead counsel for privacy-related commercial transactions, supporting both procurement and customer-facing agreements, including negotiation of data processing agreements, business associate agreements, security exhibits and other complex privacy and technology terms.
• Scale the privacy program.
• Partner across Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Sales, Security and Legal to embed privacy and responsible data practices into technology, operations and innovation.
• Translate emerging privacy, cybersecurity and AI requirements into practical governance frameworks, playbooks and operational processes that enable growth while managing risk.
• Lead high-impact work spanning privacy-by-design, cybersecurity incident response, regulatory compliance, vendor risk and enterprise data strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing the tools, templates, guidance and operating models that make privacy and governance scalable across the organisation.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data anonymisation / de-identification

Communication of complex concepts

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing (US)

Job description

Job Description – Counsel II – Privacy (Remote)

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, Data Governance & AI Governance, this Counsel II role is ideal for a naturally curious attorney who thrives at the intersection of technology, regulation, and business innovation. The role will partner closely with the Privacy team and cross‑functional stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR, and Sales to help execute and continuously mature the Company's privacy, data governance and AI governance programs. Beyond day‑to‑day legal support, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape how these functions scale through process design, governance frameworks, and practical business enablement. We're looking for someone who is energized by building, improving, and influencing evolving programs while delivering pragmatic, business‑focused legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business‑oriented contract support to sales, procurement and business teams while identifying opportunities to standardise positions and accelerate deal velocity through reusable playbooks and guidance


• Serve as lead counsel for privacy‑related commercial transactions, supporting both procurement and customer‑facing agreements, including negotiation of data processing agreements, business associate agreements, security exhibits and other complex privacy and technology terms.


• Scale the privacy program.


• Partner across Product, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Sales, Security and Legal to embed privacy and responsible data practices into technology, operations and innovation.


• Translate emerging privacy, cybersecurity and AI requirements into practical governance frameworks, playbooks and operational processes that enable growth while managing risk.


• Lead high‑impact work spanning privacy‑by‑design, cybersecurity incident response, regulatory compliance, vendor risk and enterprise data strategy.


• Drive continuous improvement by developing the tools, templates, guidance and operating models that make privacy and governance scalable across the organisation.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong initiative and a genuine appetite for learning


• Comfort operating in a fast‑growing technology company and adapting as policies and priorities evolve


• Deep command of privacy laws and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks


• Hands‑on experience translating privacy‑law requirements into practice, including individual rights, de‑identification and data anonymisation


• The ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts for any audience with a solution oriented mindset

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar


• CIPP/US or CIPP/E (both preferred)


• 5+ years advising on data privacy at a law firm or in‑house, spanning regulatory compliance, complex data and technology transactions and incident response


• A track record of partnering with cross‑functional teams, including IT, security, engineering and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPM or other relevant privacy/cybersecurity certifications


• Experience advising on HIPAA, healthcare privacy or regulated health information


• Familiarity with information security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and SOC 2


• Experience supporting global or cross‑regional privacy programs, including GDPR


• Experience with regulatory examinations and audits

Work Conditions

• Flexibility in working hours as needed


• Some travel, ~10%

Drug Screen: Not Required

Base Compensation: $160,000.00 to $180,000.00

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible US employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programmes, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching and paid time off.)