Director of Privacy and Cybersecurity

Fortinet, a leading Silicon Valley technology company in the dynamic and growing enterprise IT security space, is recruiting an experienced attorney to join our legal. This is a Director level opportunity and will report to the SVP of Litigation and Compliance.

Fortinet is well positioned in the dynamic information technology security market, securing enterprises around the world, and is poised to be the leading security company worldwide, with over $5 billion in annual revenue distributed worldwide and approaching 15,000 employees worldwide.   

If you have a positive attitude, “work smart” and own your responsibilities, will handle strategic work and smaller tasks and everything in between, and are enthusiastic to be part of Fortinet’s mission to continue to secure the best customers in the world, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has impeccable judgment and strong initiative, is strategic and self-motivated and wants join a dynamic team in a successful Silicon Valley technology company that is determined to maintain its entrepreneurial, fast-paced roots and yet is large enough to be international and stable.

Only candidates who are confident they have the following attributes should apply:

• A positive, can-do attitude and the right personal fit are critical.
• A person who appreciates a successful tech company in an exciting, dynamic and growing industry.
• Someone with the initiative and intelligence to drive and create tangible business value and minimize legal risk quickly and effectively for Fortinet.
• This person must have passion for the job, an iron gut, and good common sense and business judgment to be able to drive value in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The desire to keep abreast of legislative and legal changes that affect the company. 
• A person who can add value thinking strategically, and handle a wide range of responsibilities and day-to-day activities.
• The ability to develop creative and sensible solutions to a broad range of complex legal issues as they arise.

JD degree required along with significant hands-on relevant experience.

Job Duties:

• Manage privacy and cybersecurity litigation matters. This requires a proactive, strategic, pragmatic and cost effective approach across a broad range of legal disputes to formulate creative solutions to legal issues.
• Formulate strategies and manage budgets and outside counsel.
• Drive risk assessment and compliance matters. 
• Perform compliance work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Provide privacy and data protection related legal advice and regulatory support as a member of Fortinet’s global privacy and cybersecurity initiative.
• Collaborate to set proper processes related to privacy and cybersecurity.
• Develop and provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics, with a focus on privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Review legal agreements, particularly regarding privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Work cooperatively and flexibly with broader legal team on a wide variety of legal tasks.

Job Experience Required: 

• A minimum of 5 years experience with a top law firm and/or hands-on in-house experience. 
• Data privacy and cybersecurity knowledge and experience required.
• Flexible for the right fit

Educational Requirement: JD degree required.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. 

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $230,000 - $360,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion