Overview
This role is a key position within the Corporate Legal team, serving as a trusted privacy advisor to business partners across the organization. The position involves providing practical, risk-based counsel on privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, and information governance issues related to products, operations, and strategic initiatives. The role supports responsible data use while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Advise business partners on privacy and data protection matters, including the collection, use, sharing, retention, and security of personal information.
- Conduct risk assessments related to privacy incidents and data security events; recommend remediation and notification actions.
- Provide legal guidance on new technologies, products, and processes impacting company data, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related provisions in commercial contracts and vendor agreements.
- Monitor, research, and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting privacy and data protection, especially in insurance and financial services sectors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (compliance, security, IT, product) to develop and improve privacy workflows, policies, and processes.
- Support legislative and regulatory engagement efforts related to privacy in coordination with government relations and trade associations.
- Manage outside counsel or alternative legal service providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and/or complex commercial contract negotiation, with a combination of in-house and private firm experience.
- Experience advising on privacy laws applicable to insurance and financial services, including GLBA, HIPAA, and CCPA.
- Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data protection agreements such as DPAs and BAAs, as well as other privacy documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification.
- Experience working with and advising global capability centers.
- Insurance or financial services industry experience.
Key Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with legal colleagues and cross-functional partners.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, relevant communications for non-legal stakeholders.
- Strategic partnership approach with internal business partners to identify and prioritize business needs while balancing risk management.
- Ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive legal guidance that supports informed decision-making.
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to evolving legal and business priorities.
- Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing privacy practices, processes, and legal support.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $127,500.00 - $186,750.00, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
- Annual incentive bonus plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually; PTO increases with tenure.
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Employee giving program with double matching of donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
- Supportive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Location
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from the original posting date. Specific work location details are not provided.
Additional Information
- The employer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
- Employment consideration is provided without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected conditions.
- The organization maintains a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, employment, education, and licensing verification.
- Applicants will have an opportunity to explain and correct background information.
- All employees must be bondable.