Overview
This contractor role is for a Paralegal / Legal Assistant specializing in Personally Identifiable Information (PII) compliance. The position involves analyzing sensitive documentation to ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and protecting confidential corporate and financial information.
Responsibilities
- Review, redact, and generalize sensitive documents to maintain PII compliance while preserving data utility.
- Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by preparing and managing Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), and other key deal documents.
- Implement and uphold compliance protocols and reconciliation processes for complex data sets.
- Provide guidance on structural identifiability of confidential workflows, triage protocols, and proprietary client procedures.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to address PII-related issues and offer subject matter expertise.
- Assist in drafting and updating compliance policies and training materials to align with best practices.
- Maintain detailed records of document handling and compliance activities for audit and review.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of practical experience with PII compliance in legal or corporate settings.
- Proven ability to identify subtle PII and apply advanced redaction and generalization methods.
- Strong understanding of M&A processes, including familiarity with CIMs and SPAs.
- Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and managing sensitive financial and corporate documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and balanced approach to compliance, considering regulatory, operational, and business factors.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information and proprietary workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in finance, corporate law, or highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of global data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and their application in M&A or corporate contexts.
- Advanced training or certification in compliance, privacy, or legal research.
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