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 breaches
Review and negotiation of data privacy agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements and other similar privacy-related provisions
Advise on incident response and data breach reporting processes in coordination with the VP of Privacy
Collaborate with IT Security teams to ensure alignment between IT security and privacy compliance programs
Provide guidance, direction, and practical translation of privacy requirements to cross-functional teams on complex projects
Assist with the management of legislative and regulatory inquiries, investigations or administrative actions related to privacy and data security
Review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations
Advise on the design and provision of the privacy training program
Remain up to date on legislative developments in Privacy at the state, federal and international level that may affect Cardinal Health
Support 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 staff
Posting details
Remote
Yes
Employment type
Full-time
Workplace type
Remote
Source
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First seen
9/7/2026, 2:10:48 PM
Last seen
9/7/2026, 8:10:30 PM
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved
Standard business will be conducted during Eastern Standard Time Qualifications
8-12 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Juris Doctorate degree required
License to practice law in Ohio or active bar license in another state
Extensive 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 regulations
Knowledge of international privacy and data security laws, including GDPR, preferred
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Solution and results oriented, with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives
Ability to assess legal, practical and business risks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and make sound judgments under tight deadlines
Be able to find practical and creative solutions and provide concise and business-focused legal advice
Have excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; and
CIPP (US) certification preferred Anticipated salary range:$123,600 - $176,000 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 11/03/2026 *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. To read and review this privacy notice click here