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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Privacy Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Privacy Counsel will play a critical role in ensuring our organization's compliance with privacy laws and regulations, managing data protection strategies, and advising on privacy-related matters. This role requires a deep understanding of privacy laws, data protection regulations, and best practices in privacy management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in privacy law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
As Privacy Counsel, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining privacy policies and procedures that align with applicable laws and regulations. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including IT, HR, Marketing, and Compliance, to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into all business processes. You will also be responsible for conducting privacy impact assessments, managing privacy incidents, and providing guidance on data breach response and notification requirements.
In addition, you will monitor and analyze changes in privacy laws and regulations globally, advising the organization on necessary adjustments to maintain compliance. You will provide training and education to employees on privacy policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a culture of privacy awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
The Privacy Counsel will also be responsible for reviewing and negotiating privacy-related terms in contracts with vendors, partners, and customers, ensuring that data protection requirements are adequately addressed. You will serve as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
To succeed in this role, you must possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to staying current with evolving privacy laws and industry standards.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance our organization's privacy practices, ensuring we maintain the trust of our customers, employees, and partners. If you are passionate about privacy law, data protection, and compliance, and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team and help us navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection, ensuring our organization's continued success and compliance in an increasingly regulated world.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct privacy impact assessments and manage privacy risk mitigation strategies.
- Advise internal stakeholders on privacy compliance and data protection best practices.
- Monitor and analyze global privacy laws and regulations, recommending necessary adjustments.
- Provide training and education to employees on privacy policies and procedures.
- Review and negotiate privacy-related terms in contracts with vendors, partners, and customers.
- Manage privacy incidents and data breach response, including notification requirements.
- Serve as primary contact for privacy-related inquiries from regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in privacy law and data protection compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience conducting privacy impact assessments and managing privacy incidents.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Professional certification in privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with developing and implementing privacy policies?
- How do you stay current with changes in global privacy laws and regulations?
- Describe a situation where you managed a privacy incident or data breach. What steps did you take?
- What strategies do you use to educate employees about privacy compliance?
- Can you provide an example of negotiating privacy terms in a vendor or customer contract?
