We are seeking a Senior Privacy & Legal Counsel for the US and Canada to oversee WSA’s privacy practices and ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations in the region.

You will join a dynamic, multicultural international team of over 20 lawyers and report directly to the Head of Global Privacy in Denmark. This position is based in Iselin, New Jersey, with a requirement to be onsite twice a week.

What you will do

• Serve as WS Audiology’s HIPAA Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with U.S. privacy laws and regulations.
• Develop and oversee the company’s U.S. privacy program, including policies, training, and monitoring.
• Monitor legal developments and advise leadership on privacy risks, trends, and necessary updates.
• Investigate privacy incidents and data breaches, coordinating with security teams and managing regulatory notifications.
• Provide guidance on lawful handling of PHI and PII, including contract review and support for privacy-related negotiations.
• Collaborate with IT and operational teams to embed privacy-by-design and assess risks of new technologies.
• Promote privacy awareness across the organization, supporting cross-border compliance and acting as a point of contact for privacy inquiries.

What you bring

Experience

• Hold a law degree or equivalent qualification, with good standing with a bar association.
• Possess a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally including both private practice and in-house roles, with 3 to 5 years specializing in privacy matters.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of privacy laws and regulations in the U.S. and Canada, particularly those relevant to healthcare.
• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry is preferred.
• Possession of internationally recognized data privacy certifications (e.g., IAPP CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) would be an advantage.

Personal competencies

• Team player with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, effective communication, and a determination and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively across various functions, including Sales, Marketing, R&D, IT, HR, and Procurement, while managing projects across cross-border teams and adapting to change
• Experience, and more importantly, personal interest in technology is ideal.

Who we are

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful?

We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.