Senior Global Data Privacy Counsel
JOB_52374434580139Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Information SecurityIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
100k pa
SENIOR DATA PRIVACY LAWYER – REPORTING INTO THE USA & EUROPE
Start date – October 2024.
TECHNOLOGY – DATA MINING - IT SOLUTIONS - CYBER CONSULTINGRequired:
CIPP/US
Law Degree, LL.M. or equivalent.
- At least 6 years' experience working with various Data Privacy departments, Tech, Software, Legal.
You will be a member of the Global Data Privacy Team which is part of the Legal and Compliance General Corporate Services led by the Chief Compliance Officer.
You will focus on the technology privacy program in the USA including processes, procedures and initiatives, and collaborate with other departments and practices in support of the privacy program.
Although your primary focus will be the USA, you will be involved in international projects and collaborate with Data Privacy Counsels in charge of other regions.
You will focus on the technology privacy program in the USA including processes, procedures and initiatives, and collaborate with other departments and practices in support of the privacy program.
Although your primary focus will be the USA, you will be involved in international projects and collaborate with Data Privacy Counsels in charge of other regions.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Respond to requests for data privacy advice from businesses, including assisting in responding to prospect and customer data protection questionnaires
- Proactively identify privacy risks in processes and systems and propose mitigations
- Assist with the drafting of relevant data privacy policies and with identifying any gaps in policies/procedures based on regulations and recommend prioritisation of addressing gaps
- Prepare and present data privacy training
- Assist with the implementation of the Vendor Risk Management Program
- Create and maintain a network of local DPCPs (Data Privacy Contact Persons) and provide them with advice when needed
- Research and legal monitoring of new and revised federal and state privacy laws, including AI regulations
- Draft and ensuring appropriate delivery of employee notices/consent forms where required
- Maintain our Records of Processing Activities where required
- Work with the U.S. contract team on U.S. data sharing agreements
- Manage and centralize Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other requests from data subjects residing in the USA
- Assist with the drafting of Data Protection Impact Assessments (where so required)
- Monitor implementation of data privacy recommendations made under Privacy Impact Assessments
- Assist with internal audits and privacy reviews
Education
- Juris Doctor or qualified lawyer in a relevant EU/UK jurisdiction
- CIPP certification through the IAPP (CIPP/US)
Required Knowledge and/or Experience
- Preferred: strong IT security knowledge
- Strong and demonstrated understanding of the US federal and state data privacy laws, including HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, FCRA
- Ability to deal with various laws across several states
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent decision-making ability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High level of organisation and planning skills, with the ability to create plans and diligence to follow through and monitor plans through execution and completion
- Good contract drafting and negotiating experience
- Collaborative workstyle
- Works well with external clients, professionally
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Adaptability to embrace a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Good interpersonal skills / Set a positive example for others
You will be supervised by the Global Data Privacy Director and be part of a supportive Legal & Compliance team led by the Chief Compliance Officer.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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Senior Global Data Privacy CounselJOB_523744345801392024-08-132024-11-10
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