Legal Counsel

 
 
Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the Role: 

Join our dynamic team as a (Senior) Corporate Counsel and play a key role in shaping data privacy best practices for Altium, a Renesas Electronics company. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice on data privacy and protection requirements, develop and maintain legal templates and precedents, support sustainability reporting initiatives, negotiate contract terms, and collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders across Altium and the broader Renesas organization, all within a supportive, highly collaborative environment.

"At Renesas, data privacy matters.  We are committed to ensuring the highest standards and safeguards for the privacy and protection of personal data belonging to our people, our customers, our partners, our stakeholders, and all those with whom we engage in business.  As a (Senior) Corporate Counsel, you will play a crucial role in leading these efforts globally and contributing to our Privacy by Design initiatives." (Natasha Davidson, Global Head of Data Privacy (Legal))

A Day in the Life of Our Legal Counsel:

• Manage and maintain Renesas' policies, practices, and guidance relating to data privacy;
• Partner with key business stakeholders, particularly our Information Security Division, to ensure data privacy issues are considered to support our corporate strategy, our products and services;
• Respond to enquiries and issues relating to data privacy practices, including the right to be forgotten, the withdrawal of consent and related data subject rights requests, and prepare email communications in respect of the same;
• Maintain our global understanding of applicable compliance, legislative, and regulatory requirements and obligations relating to data privacy;
• Monitor global trends and recommend and design our approach; and
• Review and provide timely drafting responses to customer or vendor contracts with data privacy and processing terms.

Who we are looking for:

• A qualified lawyer with 5 years or more of experience with a focus on data privacy, and also with excellent academic credentials;
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of data privacy, data handling, and its application;
• IAPP credentials (e.g., CIPP E) desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in managing data privacy issues for a global organisation;
• Expertise in global and European data protection laws and practices, and an in-depth understanding of GDPR;
• Capable of conducting data privacy compliance reviews and audits;
• Ability to review, analyse, and organise documentary and factual evidence
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and online research tools.

Technical and personal skills:

• Excellent written, organisational, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload;
• Sound communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders across our business;
• Ability to work well in a team and individually;
• Keen to exercise initiative.

Our benefits:

Private medical insurance  

Group life insurance 

Contributions to your Kafeteria MyBenefit account

, mental health, and wellbeing support 

Remote working abroad program

Professional development support and resources 

Employee referral program

Home internet allowance 

Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location

Free lunch on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks in the office

Free parking

Our hybrid schedule 

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

Also, we would like you to know
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.

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