Director, Privacy Counsel: Digital, Cyber AI

About the role

This role enables Regeneron’s rapidly growing and globally expanding business to develop and execute innovative data-driven strategies in accordance with data privacy law and related cybersecurity and AI requirements. It supports Digital and Information Technology functions, including Information Security, AI, and Data Governance.

Responsibilities

• Strategically assess potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and develop appropriate controls, training, and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity and information incidents, and work with internal stakeholders to prepare for and respond to cyber/information incidents, including managing the incident response process.
• Offer legal guidance at the intersection of privacy and AI adoption, including participating in AI use case assessments.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidance related to the above subject matter areas in collaboration with Law Department colleagues, Digital/IT, and business functions.
• Maintain awareness of developments in US and global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws and standards (e.g., NIST), and support the operationalization of compliance with regional and local laws such as CCPA/CPRA, NIS2 Directive, etc.
• Advise on the application and solutions for complying with biometric and other emerging data-related laws.
• Represent the Privacy Office as a member of Regeneron’s technology-related committees and working groups.
• Partner with Privacy Office colleagues to contribute to the implementation and advancement of the Regeneron Privacy Program.

Requirements

• A JD and be licensed to practice law in New York State or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.
• At least 12 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 5 years of experience in directly relevant areas.
• Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws and familiarity with associated risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST).

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and translate complex legal analysis into practical guidance for a varied audience.