Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity, Data Protection

Job Description

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description:
• Provide legal support on cybersecurity, data protection, and information security matters across Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Review and analyze commercial agreements for cybersecurity and data protection risks, including vendor, supplier, SaaS, and technology agreements
• Support compliance with global cybersecurity regulations (for example, the CRA, NIS2, and SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules)
• Perform legal review of U.S. government and public sector cybersecurity requirements
• Participate in cybersecurity and data incident response activities, including documentation, evidence tracking, and drafting incident-related communications
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and risk assessments by preparing and maintaining required documentation
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management, and Procurement teams to support business objectives
• Support the development and maintenance of internal legal guidance, templates, and training materials

Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
• 2-5 years of legal experience, including experience relevant to technology, cybersecurity, privacy, regulatory compliance, or commercial contracting

Benefits:
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Source: Remote Rocketship