Job Description:
• 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 and recommend remediation and notification actions
• Provide legal guidance on new technologies, products, and processes that impact company data, with a focus 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, particularly in the insurance and financial services sectors
• Partner with cross-functional teams (including compliance, security, IT, and 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
• Engage and manage outside counsel or alternative legal service providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services
Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required
• CIPP/US certification preferred
• 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 (Insurance/financial services experience highly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience advising on privacy laws applicable to insurance and financial services (GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA) and associated privacy/compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection agreements, including DPAs and BAAs as well as contracts and other associated privacy documentation
• Experience working with and advising global capability centers preferred
Benefits:
• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools