By joining Numotion, you will be a part of the nation's leading provider of Complex Rehabilitation Technology. Numotion is helping thousands of people with individually configured, medically necessary mobility products and services. From manual and powered wheelchairs to disposable medical supplies that serve unique medical and functional needs, we are improving the lives of people with disabilities by enabling them to actively participate in everyday life. Maintaining our standing as the industry leader in CRT comes from having a workforce with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment based on open dialogue, active listening and ongoing definitive actions.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and evolution of Numotion’s privacy program.  This role implements and monitors policies and procedures relating to privacy and provides critical legal advice to the business to operate within the boundaries of the law.  The Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer also delivers training and provides education to help ensure compliance.  This role works with the General Counsel to provide exemplary legal services to our executive team, business divisions, shared services and operations nationwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Assist General Counsel in strategic development, implementation, and evolution of privacy compliance program including conducting risk assessments, proactively advising on privacy-related issues, handling privacy investigations and management of training programs that build and promote employee understanding of and engagement with privacy and data protection concepts.

·         Oversee all aspects of corporate privacy compliance, reporting regularly to the General Counsel. 

·         Develop, initiate, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the privacy compliance program and its related activities.

·         Work closely with Numotion’s Security Officer and outside counsel; conduct HIPAA training and audits.

·         Act as primary counsel to IT and Marketing functions, especially in support of new business initiatives to identify and advise on privacy considerations, and to provide advice and counsel on a variety of matters impacting corporate IT infrastructure, customer-facing technology, and marketing initiatives.

·         Enhance systems for monitoring, auditing, and measuring the effectiveness of the privacy program in order to identify successes, areas of privacy vulnerability, risks and opportunities for improvement.

·         Develop a mitigation process to protect the company and its businesses and functions and help ensure privacy compliance.

·         Support the privacy impact assessment process to review privacy impacts of various company initiatives.

·         Negotiate and provide guidance about business associate agreements, licensing and distribution agreements, mergers and acquisition agreements, in collaboration with the businesses and regions to address privacy-related issues and concerns.

·         Work collaboratively with other departments to mitigate privacy risks.

·         Supports the Corporate Compliance Officers with legal guidance on privacy compliance issues.

·         As needed, oversee and perform privacy due diligence on potential acquisition targets.

·         As needed, conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and prepare variety of corporate legal documents.

·         Conduct internal investigations as needed

·         When necessary, at the direction of the General Counsel, communicate with government regulatory bodies to address issues of significance.

·         Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the organization’s business, its people, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal advice, structures and strategies.

·         Establish and maintain a rapport and working relationship with business managers in order to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.

·         Perform special assignments as needed.

·         Support and develop collaborative working relationships within the department.

§  Utilize Numotion Leadership Principles to perform the job with integrity, compliance, and values consistent with Numotion’s mission. 

§  Adhere to employee or customer confidentiality and comply with Numotion’s policies and federal regulations.

§  Always provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations.  Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.

§  The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or as deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

§  Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

§  Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent, such as admission to a recognized Law Society or Bar Council in another jurisdiction.

§  Excellent academic credentials

§  Admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction, authorized to practice in at least one state and currently in good standing

§  Minimum 10 years’ experience preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm with at least 6 years’ experience in privacy issues

§  Experience with risk management

§  Experience conducting and overseeing internal investigations and communicating with regulatory bodies

§  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

§  Experience in corporate law and/or compliance.

§  Demonstrated leadership ability

§  Superior collaboration, communication, and diplomacy skills; ability to influence others

§  Excellent sense of prioritization, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure

§  Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally

PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

§  Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with using computer equipment.

§  Prolonged periods of time working at a desk and/or on a computer.

§  Occasionally move and reach with arms and hands.

§  Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds.

At Numotion, we offer competitive compensation packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401k, and life insurance. Numotion is an equal opportunity employer. We strive for a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and do not tolerate discrimination against our employees, customers, and partners regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status. Numotion is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.