Counsel, Data Privacy and Compliance

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

          

Counsel, Data Privacy and Compliance

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.

ADI is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as Counsel, Data Privacy and Compliance that will report to the Chief Compliance Officer as part of the data privacy team headed by the Senior Counsel, Data Privacy.  This role will be based in Munich, Germany. This role will work with global, cross-functional teams of in-house lawyers, paralegals and other legal and risk specialists and support staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements and privacy terms with vendors in collaboration with commercial counsel and information security teams. 
• Manage privacy impact assessments, data protection assessments, and fundamental rights impact assessments.
• Coordinate the DSAR and “forget me” processes, including verification, cross-functional data collection, and recordkeeping.
• Contribute to incident response in partnership with information security on triage, notification analysis, and post-incident remediation tracking.
• Advise on cybersecurity best practices and resilience; support data mapping, retention, and classification initiatives; partner on data loss prevention efforts.
• Work with employment counsel and HR on the use of employee data in compliance with company policy and applicable law, maintain employee privacy policies.
• Conduct vendor diligence on personal data use, AI/ML features, and automated decision-making, and compliance with applicable data privacy and AI laws.
• Assist with general compliance tasks as needed. Work with IT and investigative counsel on insider threat management. Support conflict of interest reviews, employee data transfer approvals upon departure, background check adjudication, and other operational compliance items; maintain clear documentation and audit trails.
• Regulatory monitoring and enablement. Track relevant U.S. state and federal developments; prepare concise updates and practical guidance for stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel as needed for specialized regulatory issues. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Relevant experience focused on data privacy and corporate compliance (in-house or law firm), preferably supporting global operations.

• Substantive experience with day-to-day privacy program work (DSARs, DPIAs/assessments, DPA negotiation), employee data and policies in coordination with Employment Counsel; exposure to vendor diligence on personal data, AI/ML, and automated decision-making under GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other global laws with sound issue-spotting and timely escalation of novel or high-risk items.

• Experience assisting with incident response and a understanding of fundamental cybersecurity compliance concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic credentials, qualified to practice law in Germany with outstanding educational and professional qualifications, two German law grade exams or a comparable qualification, additional American or English degree (e.g. LL.M.) or foreign admission to the bar desirable but not essential, plus 5+ years of privacy law and corporate compliance, preferably in a global environment

• Working knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), GDPR fundamentals, and basic concepts in cybersecurity and incident response.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; high systems proficiency; ability to build business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally and across time zones.

• Ability to travel, as needed, both in region and internationally (up to 10%).

•  High degree of systems proficiency (including MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications).

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For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

          

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

          

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days