Associate Privacy Senior Counsel - In-House; Hybrid

Lexitas Legal has a Pharmaceutical Company client seeking an Associate Senior Counsel with Privacy and Benefits experience in NJ.

• Counsel and support business teams across the organization (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Corporate Advocacy, HR, IT, Data Governance, Government Affairs, R&D, etc.) in executing both high-priority strategic initiatives (e.g., data-driven platforms, AI, digital patient and HCP-facing projects, omnichannel activities, targeted advertising, etc.) and daily business activities in compliance with state, federal and global privacy laws.
• Draft, review, update and negotiate privacy-related agreements, consents, disclosures, and notices.
• Support development and implementation of privacy policies and guidelines, including AI governance, data use protocols and digital playbooks.
• Lead or support internal investigations and assessments related to data privacy and security.
• Counsel on privacy-related issues arising from commercial and medical review committee submissions.
• Advise on cross-border data transfers (e.g., clinical data) and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) and alignment on enterprise-wide privacy initiatives.
• Participate in and/or support internal governance committees (e.g., regional AI Committee) to provide legal input on privacy and data ethics.
• Manage consumer requests for personal data inquiries per applicable regulations (e.g., CCPA)
• Deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization (e.g., Privacy Day/Week).
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues to proactively address public policy matters involving privacy.

• Counsel and support the HR team on HIPAA compliance and broader regulatory obligations (including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA) as they intersect with privacy and data handling in the administration of the Company’s benefits programs.
• Provide legal guidance on employee data privacy in the context of benefits administration (e.g., wellness programs, third-party platforms).
• Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure secure handling of PHI in benefits programs.
• Draft, review, update and negotiate benefit vendor agreements.
• Support development and implementation of governance framework for benefits programs.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing).**
• 7+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with high-level client contact and responsibility, with 4-6 of those years focused on privacy counseling (preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry).
• Deep knowledge and experience advising on applicable state, federal and international privacy laws.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently with urgency, work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple high-priority items, manage client expectations, and timely deliver strategic advice.
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new and unfamiliar topics, learn quickly, and step outside of one’s comfort zone to deliver results.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills – demonstrates expert understanding and analysis of the issues and exercises creativity and initiative when offering solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams; enjoys collaboration and thrives in a role that requires frequent live interaction and engagement with stakeholders.
• Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and deepen their business acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills – able to clearly communicate with client groups at all levels of the company in a way that makes privacy relatable and tailors the message to the audience, whether in daily counseling or in delivering presentations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management skills such as scheduling, planning, and prioritizing a variety of activities, initiatives, and projects from different individuals, groups, or departments.
• Individual will partner with and receive strategic guidance from manager but must be comfortable managing priorities and taking ownership of end-to-end execution as a team of one.
• Proficient technology skills.
• Work in-person at the Company’s New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week. Hybrid.

** If not licensed to practice law in New Jersey, selected candidate must obtain a limited law license pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 1:27-2

Base Salary is $189,100K-$248,200K+ target of 20% bonus.