Senior Legal Director, Cyber & Data Risk

Johnson & Johnson

Senior legal director advising Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare innovator, on cybersecurity, data, AI, and technology risk. Leading incident response, governance, transactions, and legal teams.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in cybersecurity, data protection, and technology regulations, with a strong ability to advise executive leadership and shape governance frameworks. Proven leadership in managing legal teams and navigating complex regulatory environments while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeCybersecurity Legal ExperienceExecutive Communication SkillsLeadership and People ManagementGlobal Cybersecurity Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Legal AdvisoryGovernance Framework DevelopmentContract Drafting and NegotiationCrisis Response ManagementData Protection StrategiesRegulatory ComplianceTechnology RegulationAI GovernanceInvestigations and Enforcement ActionsCross-Border Data Flow Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Decision-MakingDigital FluencyLearning Approach to New Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInformation GovernanceCritical InfrastructureIntellectual PropertyMergers and AcquisitionsCrisis SituationsEnterprise TechnologyLegal ComplianceData Theft InvestigationsTechnology Agreements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as principal legal advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer and Information Security & Risk Management Leadership Team
Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Enterprise Technology leaders on AI, cloud, enterprise platforms, and digital capabilities
Develop governance frameworks, policies, and controls aligned with global legal and regulatory requirements
Translate cybersecurity, AI, critical infrastructure, and technology regulations into practical business guidance
Lead legal support for significant cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, crisis response, disclosures, and regulatory matters
Advise on asset protection, insider risk, intellectual property misappropriation, employee data theft, and related investigations
Counsel on enterprise data protection, information governance, cross-border data flows, and information protection strategies
Advise on cybersecurity and product security provisions in technology agreements and transactions
Manage outside counsel supporting specialized cybersecurity legal matters
Collaborate with legal, technology, privacy, and business stakeholders
Lead and develop a team of cybersecurity legal professionals
Shape legal capabilities, governance approaches, and best practices for the Technology Advisory Legal team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
Admission to practice law and good standing in at least one United States jurisdiction required
Minimum 12 years of relevant legal experience, including significant cybersecurity legal experience
Experience advising senior executives on complex, business-critical cybersecurity issues
Experience leading legal support during significant cybersecurity incidents, investigations, regulatory inquiries, or crisis situations
Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity legal and regulatory frameworks, including data protection, critical infrastructure, technology regulation, and AI governance
Experience drafting and negotiating cybersecurity, technology, and product security contractual provisions
Experience advising on cybersecurity legal risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic technology initiatives
Ability to shape enterprise governance programs and influence decision-making in complex global matrix organizations
Strong leadership and people management experience
Excellent executive communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Digital fluency and a learning approach to new technology
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Law firm experience supporting cybersecurity investigations, enforcement actions, or regulatory matters preferred
In-house experience supporting a global organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodations for applicants with disabilities