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Solstice Advanced Materials Lead Counsel, Privacy in Dublin, Ireland
About the Role
Solstice is seeking an experienced Privacy attorney to join our Legal Department and support our global privacy program. This role will report directly to the Chief Privacy Officer and play a critical part in advising the business on data protection matters, strengthening privacy governance, and ensuring compliance across a complex, matrixed global organization.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data privacy law, hands‑on experience working with both EU and U.S. privacy regimes, and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders in a fast‑moving, international environment.
As Lead Counsel, Privacy here at Solstice, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the organization. You will provide leadership, direction, and consultation to the business for the privacy function, driving consistent policies and processes in support of global business objectives and contributing to the organization's achievement of goals and objectives while satisfying its customers.
You will report directly to our Chief Privacy Officer, and you will work out of our Dublin, Ireland location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will help design and implement a global privacy program for Solstice that ensures compliance and mitigates risk while helping to support the Company's growth and business interests. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in collaborating with internal stakeholders around the globe to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives. Your strong legal acumen and ability to navigate complex issues in a matrixed environment will be essential in driving the success of the organization.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders to help design and implement a fit-for-purpose and right-sized privacy program for this newly formed, global, public company
Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of a global privacy governance program
Advise on data processing activities, privacy‑by‑design initiatives, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), international data transfers, and vendor engagements
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, Product, HR, and other business teams across regions
Monitor and interpret developments in global privacy laws and regulations and assess their impact on Solstice’s business
Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and incident response relating to data protection matters
Contribute to internal policies, training, and awareness programs related to data privacy and data protection
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
Law degree from an accredited law school
6+ years of experience practicing law
Strong working knowledge of GDPR and U.S. privacy laws (e.g., state privacy laws and sector‑specific requirements)
Demonstrated experience advising on privacy matters in a commercial, business‑oriented context
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global, cross‑functional team
Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity
WE VALUE
Strong business acumen – capacity to learn our business rapidly and become a business partner
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including executive level presentation skills
Mix of law firm and in‑house experience
Prior experience working within a matrixed, global organization
Experience designing or helping to set up a privacy governance program for a global company
Familiarity with cross‑border data transfer mechanisms and international regulatory engagement
Experience supporting technology‑driven or data‑intensive businesses
Self-confidence, with a strong sense of urgency and knowledge of how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Us
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .
Job Identification 106861
Job Category Legal
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2 Hume Street, Dublin, D02 FT20, IE
Hire Eligibility Internal and External
Relocation Package None