What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides legal counsel related to commercial, corporate securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, and regulatory law, among other areas. This function also litigates all company legal matters, manages outside counsel and manages legal operations.

Legal Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Legal function.

Responsibilities

Serve as a functional expert working closely with and advising business leaders, commercial counsel, and other colleagues on privacy issues, including data protection, data retention, data usage, data security and data breachesReview and negotiation of data privacy agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements and other similar privacy-related provisionsAdvise on incident response and data breach reporting processes in coordination with the VP of PrivacyCollaborate with IT Security teams to ensure alignment between IT security and privacy compliance programsProvide guidance, direction, and practical translation of privacy requirements to cross-functional teams on complex projectsAssist with the management of legislative and regulatory inquiries, investigations or administrative actions related to privacy and data securityReview policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulationsAdvise on the design and provision of the privacy training programRemain up to date on legislative developments in Privacy at the state, federal and international level that may affect Cardinal HealthSupport acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures as they relate to privacy matters

What is expected of you and others at this level

Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staffParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsEnsures employees operate within guidelinesDecisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes and customersInteracts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior managementInteractions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projectsGains consensus from various parties involvedStandard business will be conducted during Eastern Standard Time

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience, preferredBachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredJuris Doctorate degree requiredLicense to practice law in Ohio or active bar license in another stateExtensive knowledge of U.S. privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards, including HIPAA, state privacy laws (e.g., comprehensive state privacy laws, state breach notification, etc.), as well as consumer protection and employment-related privacy laws and regulationsKnowledge of international privacy and data security laws, including GDPR, preferredStrong relationship-building and collaboration skillsSolution and results oriented, with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiativesAbility to assess legal, practical and business risks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and make sound judgments under tight deadlinesBe able to find practical and creative solutions and provide concise and business-focused legal adviceHave excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; andCIPP (US) certification preferred

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $173,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 5/18/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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