Data Protection Counsel - Information Security (US Remote) - Military Veterans

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

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. In addition, this role will serve as legal and compliance advisor to the Market Readiness and Customer Due Diligence Response Teams in the development and maturity of their Market Readiness security and privacy maturity and Customer Information Security Due Diligence Response Programs. While the Data Protection Counsel will report to the Sr. Privacy Counsel, Information Security and Services, he/she will also work closely and collaboratively with the services organization, internal product, engineering, legal, cybersecurity, compliance operations and business teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Serve as data protection subject matter legal and compliance expert to cybersecurity, legal, service and global product teams. Provide advice and counsel on relevant global privacy and security laws, standards and policies. 
• Serve as subject matter expert to the Customer Due Diligence Response Team in connection with review and approval of responses to customer information security and privacy questionnaires.
• Review security and privacy related representations in contracts and other public facing documentation for accuracy and appropriateness.  
• Assist and advise commercial counsel with the evaluation and negotiation of data protection contract terms and conditions.
• Determine applicability and obligations of privacy and security regulations and frameworks.
• 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 guidance to internal teams with respect to data flow mapping and compilation of data and asset inventories.
• Provide Legal analysis in connection with data protection impact assessments and records of processing activities. 
• Provide proactive and creative legal guidance on all privacy and data protection compliance risks in connection with the launch of new services. 
• Maintain expertise in global security and privacy laws and advise on the impact to MSI as well as implications with respect to compliance activities.
• Assist and advise commercial counsel with the evaluation and negotiation of data protection contract terms and conditions.
• Develop and provide training to cybersecurity and global service teams regarding privacy, security and other compliance best practices and obligations.
• Provide reports as directed or requested to keep senior management, DPO and other groups informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT and/or CIPM certifications required.

• Security certification (CISSP, CIPM, etc) required.

• Working knowledge of global data and privacy laws and standards. 

• Working knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST PF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27000 series and SOC2 trust criteria. Working knowledge of FBI CJIS Security Policy desired.

• General understanding of cloud industry technologies, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. 

• Experience with OneTrust Privacy Management Platform desired.

• Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting companies interests.

Note: Candidate may reside anywhere in the US

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Basic Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice within the state in which the employee works
• 7+ years of professional work experience including 4+ 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 AND 3+ years work experience in a technical capacity for a SaaS, PaaS, IaaS or hybrid (cloud and on-premise) software and services provider.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.