Data Protection Counsel - Information Security
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewThe Data Protection - Products Team advises on and supports the implementation and demonstration of global privacy and security compliance requirements in Motorola Solutions portfolio of products and services.
Job Description
The Data Protection Counsel - Information Security serves as a member of the Motorola Solutions, Inc. Data Protection - Products team and a subject matter expert on privacy and security compliance.While the Data Protection Counsel will report to the Sr. Director, Data Protection - Products, he/she will also work closely and collaboratively with the services organization, internal product, engineering, legal, cybersecurity, compliance operations and business teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as data protection subject matter legal and compliance expert to cybersecurity, legal, services and global product teams. Provide advice and counsel on relevant global privacy and security laws, standards and policies, with a primary focus on security.
Assist and advise commercial counsel with the evaluation and negotiation of data protection contract terms and conditions.
Research and determine applicability and obligations of security regulations and frameworks, with a particular focus on security regulations of the European Union such as NIS2, DORA, Cyber Resilience Act and the Critical Entities Resilience Act.
Research, understanding and advising on security control frameworks promulgated by applicable cybersecurity competent authorities or agencies.
Participate in incident response activities.
Participate in cybersecurity and privacy assessments of Motorola Solutions, products and services to advise on the privacy and security compliance implications and develop ways to mitigate compliance risks.
Provide proactive and creative legal guidance on data protection compliance risks in connection with the launch of new products and services.
Maintain expertise in global data protection laws, with a focus on European Union security laws, and advise on the impact to MSI and its products and services.
Develop and provide training to internal teams regarding compliance with security laws, regulations and standards.
Provide reports as directed or requested to keep senior management and other groups informed of the operation and progress of the Data Protection - Products team compliance efforts.
Basic Requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Undergraduate degree in a technology discipline highly desired.
Admitted to a bar association with authorization to practice within the member state in which the employee works.
Minimum 7 years of work experience as an attorney for private law firm and/or as in-house counsel; direct experience advising global product, service and/or engineering teams on integrating privacy and security into operations, products and services
Work experience in a technical capacity for a SaaS, PaaS, IaaS or hybrid (cloud and on-premise) software and services provider highly desired
Prior experience with incident response desired
CIPP/E, CIP, CIPM and/or AIGP certification desired
Security certification (CISSP, CIPM, CCSP, GSEC, Security+, or other security certification evidencing competence in a security field) highly desired
Working knowledge of global security and privacy laws and standards, particularly EU laws such as NIS2, DORA, Cyber Resilience Act and the Critical Entities Resilience Act and UK security laws.
Working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST PF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001 frameworks desired.
General understanding of cloud industry technologies, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting companies interests
Fluent in English
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment Plan
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Motorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.oEEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.