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Global IT Cyber Security Legal Counsel

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to Global IT Information Security leadership on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and enterprise risk management initiatives
  • Lead development and enhancement of cybersecurity legal frameworks, policies, standards, governance processes, and internal controls supporting global operations
  • Advise business and functional leaders on cybersecurity considerations related to strategic initiatives, technology transformation, and operational risk management
  • Support cybersecurity incident preparedness and response, including regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, enforcement actions, and litigation
  • Conduct cybersecurity legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business development activities, including integration and separation planning
  • Counsel stakeholders on third-party cybersecurity risk, supply chain resilience, and contractual risk mitigation strategies
  • Partner with product security, privacy, compliance, communications, and business counsel teams on secure-by-design initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity programs
  • Monitor global cybersecurity regulatory, enforcement, and litigation developments and provide actionable guidance
  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor across a global healthcare technology organization
  • Travel up to 25%, primarily to Medtronic facilities
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized US law school
  • 8+ years of legal experience, including experience advising on cybersecurity, information technology, and privacy matters
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the US or in Washington DC
  • Experience providing legal counsel on cybersecurity governance, compliance, regulatory, enforcement, and risk management matters
  • Experience advising cross-functional business and technology stakeholders on complex legal and operational cybersecurity issues
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating cybersecurity, information security, and third-party risk contractual provisions
  • Knowledge of global cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, investigations, audits, and enforcement trends
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other business development activities
  • Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and technology concepts effectively to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience partnering with enterprise risk management, insurance, privacy, compliance, or product security teams within a global organization
  • Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered below Principal level
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a global healthcare technology context. Proven ability to provide legal counsel on complex cybersecurity issues and effectively communicate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 8+ Years Legal Experience
  • Cybersecurity Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Contractual Risk Mitigation
Hard Skills
  • Cybersecurity Legal Frameworks
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Drafting Cybersecurity Contracts
  • Advising on Information Technology
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Support
Soft Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Stakeholder Counseling
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Licensed to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
  • Cybersecurity
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Global Operations
  • Healthcare Technology
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