Product Attorney

Eaton Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Product Attorney - Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the globe and provide legal support and guidance to Eaton's product teams.

The Product Attorney - Cybersecurity Specialist will advise on cybersecurity matters related to our products and services to ensure they comply with global cybersecurity regulations and standards.

This strategic role will be part of product Cybersecurity CoE leadership team helping to drive and execute product cybersecurity strategy from a legal perspective.

• Provide expert legal advice on cybersecurity issues related to product development, deployment, and maintenance, including advising on applicable product cybersecurity requirements globally
• Review commercial agreements and advise on product cybersecurity terms and vulnerability reporting language for Eaton products and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and IT, to ensure cybersecurity compliance and best practices
• Monitor and interpret cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure Eaton's products and services remain compliant
• Provide support to management and advise business clients on issues related to contract interpretation, specifically for provisions related to cybersecurity and vulnerability management
• Conduct thorough product cybersecurity due diligence during corporate transactions & investments to mitigate risk, develop and implement a product cybersecurity integration plan
• Proactively engage with key functions to coordinate and align on strategy and approach such as Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Trade Compliance and other Specialty Practice Groups (SPGs) within the Law Team and effectively communicate cybersecurity risks and practical solutions
• Deliver creative solutions to both our internal and external customers on legal and/or commercial issues related to product cybersecurity
• Identify, create and lead trainings, including preparation and presentation of training materials to various departments and functions globally
• Identify and implement opportunities to develop efficient, comprehensive, long-term processes which influence all aspects of the business
• Influence and partner across a diverse array of cross-functional teams

Travel up to 25%

• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Minimum six (6) years' legal experience either in-house or within a multinational law firm including:
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in product counseling
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in cyber security counseling
• Expertise in product cybersecurity regulations in the United States and Europe
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation is offered for this position. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the Eaton Beachwood or Moon Township location to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• Familiarity with global digital regulations (EU Data Act, Digital Services Act, EU AI Act, etc.)
• Technology or engineering focused background
• Privacy, Cyber or Technology related certificate (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP) a plus

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrate a leadership style that perpetuates the Eaton Leadership Attributes
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to visualize and communicate solutions
• Strong business focus
• Superior analytical and legal skills, mature judgment, innovative thinking, and a desire to take the initiative and think two steps ahead
• A strong interest in working on cutting edge matters in technology and cybersecurity
• Able to effectively interface with different levels of stakeholders including senior management
• Ability to translate complex legal issues and ambiguity into clear and simple advice, to communicate effectively with non-legal internal colleagues, and to interface with a broad range of professionals across the company
• Strong intercultural skills and ability bridging cultural differences
• Integrity and high standard professional ethics