Privacy Counsel

Privacy Counsel

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a privacy advisory, with ad tech experience highly preferred
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar or qualified lawyer England & Wales
• Strong knowledge of US data privacy laws, including CCPA, and other state laws and industry specific regulations
• Working knowledge of international privacy regulations such as GDPR and LGPD

Responsibilities

• Own the drafting, maintenance and management of internal policies, processes and procedures, as well as external privacy documentation such as DV’s privacy notices
• Be the primary resource responsible for the review and negotiation of client and vendor DPAs, including supporting the review of security requirements in collaboration with the DV Security team
• Work cross-functionally to provide guidance focused on balancing best-in-class privacy compliance with a proactive, business-friendly and technically sound approach, and implement Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default across our Solutions and operations
• Lead PIAs/DPIAs/TIAs and other assessments as necessary to provide guidance and to ensure offerings are crafted, built, and maintained in a way that aligns with applicable privacy obligations around the world
• Support DV’s Chief Privacy Officer with global privacy projects and initiatives as required from time to time, including assessing and analyzing operational, regulatory and legal implications of ongoing and future M&A transactions
• Contribute to strategic analysis of legal implications of using personal data, primarily around new products and technology enhancements
• Find creative solutions to minimize privacy risks while enabling business goals
• Collaborate with teams across DV to help drive a global data protection program and governance structure consistent with relevant laws and regulations
• Draft, implement, maintain and support communication of templates (e.g., DV DPAs)
• Support RFI/RFP processes as needed
• Enable deployment of various privacy management technologies as required from time to time, including working with broader legal team to ensure contract management tools appropriately track privacy requirements
• Stay current with applicable and emerging global data privacy and security laws, including CCPA, GDPR, and other U.S. and international privacy laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Be an excellent communicator, capable of successfully interacting with many teams and stakeholders of different backgrounds and levels
• Have a results-oriented mentality and a willingness to roll up sleeves to make progress
• Be highly organized and analytical, adept at handling multiple projects and tasks concurrently and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Be data-oriented, with an instinct towards measurement as a key component of long-term progress and success
• Possess an interest and curiosity for learning new technologies and processes
• Have a strong transactional background, with extensive experience working cross functionally on a global scale
• Be hard-working, proactive, entrepreneurial and able to apply sound, pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage competing timelines