Special Counsel for Technology and Data Privacy

Special Counsel for Technology and Data Privacy

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in New York State.
• 10+ years practicing corporate law in a U.S. law firm or in-house law department, including familiarity with and experience in interpreting and applying requirements of data privacy and security laws and regulations (e.g., the Colorado Privacy Act) and creating data governance standards, and in reviewing, drafting and negotiating technology contracts.
• Familiarity with other consumer protection laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Excellent legal research and legal briefing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential organizational matters.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Experience directing, training and mentoring junior attorneys.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team’s practice with respect to all legal aspects of data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and technology, including contracting for technology tools and services; compliance with data privacy, security, and consumer protection laws and regulations applicable to the organization’s handling and use of data and technology; compliance with relevant industry rules and standards; data breach preparedness and response.
• Assign, direct and supervise the work of the Senior and Associate Corporate Counsels for Technology and Data Privacy.
• Coordinate the work of the Tech and Data Privacy team in Corporate Counsel’s Office with the work of the Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Information and Security Officer, Chief Technology and Analytics Officer and their teams, as well as other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Chief Privacy Officer to set joint goals for and allocate responsibilities between the Counsel’s Office and P&DG Teams.
• As needed, provide additional direct legal advice to P&DG.
• As needed review/draft and negotiate complex software and technology services contracts.
• Ensure representation by Corporate Counsel’s Office on cross-departmental strategic planning and project teams, including with respect to affiliates.
• Oversee the development and facilitation of cross-departmental trainings on vendor management and compliance with data privacy and security laws and regulations, including new state data privacy laws, privilege, and governance standards.
• Oversee the development of guidance and facilitation of training specific to the Corporate Counsel team in the above subject matter areas.
• Work with outside counsel as needed or appropriate to support the practice area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting compliance trainings for non-legal staff
• Familiarity with non-profit law and environments