Data Privacy Counsel USA

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom Hays Full time

You will be a member of the Global Data Privacy Team (GDPT) which is part of the Legal and Compliance General Corporate Services. You will assist the Global Data Privacy Director with the implementation of the privacy program in the USA and Canada including processes, procedures and initiatives, and collaborate with other departments and practices in support of the US/Canadian privacy program. Although your primary focus will be the USA/Canada, you will be involved in international projects and collaborate with Data Privacy Counsels in charge of other regions.



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This role offers excellent growth opportunities and is ideal for a mid-level Counsel eager to advance to a Senior Data Protection Counsel position in the short term, and to a Head of Data Protection for the USA/Canada in the future.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and monitor new and revised federal and state privacy laws, regularly reporting findings to the Global Data Privacy Director.
  • Provide legal advice on a day-to-day basis.
  • Assist with the implementation of Global Data Protection Policy in the USA/Canada
  • Prepare and present various data privacy trainings to the U.S./Canadian practices
  • Negotiate U.S. Data Sharing Agreements and collaborate with the U.S. Legal Team.
  • Assist with the creation of ad hoc U.S. Data Sharing Agreement templates
  • Respond to requests for data privacy advice from the business, including assisting in responding to prospect and customer data protection questionnaires.
  • Assist with identifying privacy risks in processes and systems and propose mitigations
  • Identify any gaps in policies/procedures based on regulations and recommend prioritization of addressing gaps.
  • Assist with the implementation of the international Vendor Management Program, participate in U.S./Canada vendor due diligence checks, and contract negotiations.
  • Maintain a network of local DPCPs (Data Privacy Contact Persons) and providing them with advice and regular training when needed
  • Assist with the drafting of employee notices/consent forms where required
  • Maintain the Records of Processing Activities/Review the Data Mapping Questionnaires annually
  • Assist with the management of 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 required
  • Monitor implementation of data privacy recommendations made under Privacy Impact Assessments
  • Assist with internal audits, privacy reviews and self-assessment analyses


Travels may be required 2-3 times a year.


Education

  • Juris Doctor or qualified lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction
  • Bar Exam
  • Preferred: CIPP certification through the IAPP (CIPP/US)


Required Knowledge and/or Experience

  • Native English or English Proficiency.
  • 6 to 10 years post admission experience working in data privacy law (law firm or in-house legal practice).
  • Strong and demonstrated understanding of US federal and state data privacy laws, including HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, FCRA.
  • Ability to deal with various laws across several states.
  • International mindset and understanding of international data privacy laws, particularly GDPR.
  • Ability to draft summaries and reports of legal analyses in a structured manner.
  • Skilled in documenting compliance actions.
  • Collaborative workstyle and team-spirit. Capacity to adapt to the working style and organization of the team and embrace different cultures and mentalities.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills, with the ability to (i) report and draft summaries of action plans, (ii) create plans and diligence to follow through and (iii) monitor plans through execution and completion.
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiating experience.
  • Demonstrates experience in giving trainings.
  • Demonstrates professionalism in interactions with external clients.
  • Excellent written and communication skills. Ability to adapt to different cultures and communication styles.
  • Adaptability to embrace a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Preferred: IT security knowledge

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