Senior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy and Commercial

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.

Because we understand that the skin shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.

Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Galderma is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Commercial for a newly created role to serve as the primary legal advisor to Galderma’s U.S. business units on data privacy matters, with the opportunity to provide support in a variety of other substantive areas supporting the needs of our business. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Employment, Commercial & Data Privacy, and will be located in our Dallas, Texas office in a hybrid (3 days in office) environment.

The role will partner closely with key stakeholders within the global and U.S. cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in U.S. federal and state privacy laws and demonstrate the ability to provide pragmatic, thoughtful counsel in a fast‑paced environment. This is an ideal role for someone who is eager to learn, passionate about data protection, and wants to join a collaborative, global legal team that values creativity, critical thinking, and practical solutions.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience in U.S. data privacy compliance, and experience working with global organizations (either in a law firm or in‑house environment) is preferred. They will be collaborative, pragmatic and agile, thriving in a dynamic, high‑growth environment while helping to create processes that support good governance and compliance at the highest level of ethical leadership.

• In collaboration with U.S. and Global Legal and Compliance colleagues, develop and deliver data privacy compliance and risk management training, awareness, policies and strategies, and provide day‑to‑day advice and counsel to the organization on these matters.
• Proactively provide timely advice, counsel and guidance to internal business stakeholders on various laws, rules, regulations and Galderma policies and procedures in relevant substantive areas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection terms in various commercial agreements.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of data protection agreement templates and negotiation playbooks.
• Draft, negotiate and review various other commercial agreements.
• Manage data privacy‑related disputes and litigation.
• Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, business management and outside counsel on issues critical to the company’s success.
• Research legal issues that could impact Galderma’s business.
• Some travel (less than 10%) to Galderma’s U.S. locations may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctor degree from an…