Counsel

Description:

We are currently seeking a Counsel - Privacy and Advertising to join our Corporate Securities & Compliance team based in our New York, New York headquarters.

Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the role is to support the Company's compliance with data privacy and consumer protection laws, and its digital advertising partnerships; and assist with other corporate-related matters, governance, and initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Compliance and Privacy, this position will focus on implementing and maintaining data privacy compliance initiatives as we continue to build and strengthen our data privacy framework and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements governing personal data and digital advertising.

Job Responsiblities

Review, negotiate, advise and draft, as needed, data protection agreements, including all contracts involving the collection of data, terms of service, membership agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts and communications
Provide privacy legal advice across businesses in relation to digital media and advertising contracts and emerging technology and business-related issues
Support the day-to-day management of the Company's data compliance programs in domestic and international markets, including maintaining and implementing new practices/policies to comply with personal data privacy and protection regulations
Liaise with U.S. and International lawyers as issues arise and/or if new data laws are created, including working with the EU Data Protection Officer to oversee and monitor ongoing privacy and data protection compliance activities
Manage rights request (DSAR) workflow for customers globally
Conduct data discovery and advance AMC's data mapping initiatives across the globe to manage and ascertain its dataflows
Collaborate with marketing, advertising, research, and technology teams to assess and maintain currency of consent management across distribution platforms
Educate the business on privacy and data protection developments and conduct relevant and applicable trainings
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, research, business intelligence, and advertising to implement and apply a consistent data strategy
Conduct data privacy risk assessments and develop work plans to address identified risks
Provide legal support to technology team for PCI compliance and vendor risk assessments
Maintain working knowledge of applicable, forthcoming, and proposed data privacy laws in relevant jurisdictions where AMC operates as applied to the Company's business operations
Negotiate and draft agreements supporting AMC's digital advertising business as a publisher, including insertion orders, terms and conditions, and master service agreements with SSPs, DSPs, ad exchanges, advertisers, agencies, holding companies, and suppliers of ad products and services
Manage applicable contractual agreements and licenses with advertising analytics and attribution partners
Monitor and analyze development of regulations and industry standards and advise on data privacy and other regulatory issues in the context of digital advertising
Collaborate with AMC business stakeholders, including ad sales, ad ops, distribution, and marketing teams
Develop and implement scalable processes to support flexibility and nimbleness of the advertising teams
Work with marketing and product teams to ensure promotional offers, signup flows, and subscription renewals follow applicable federal and state laws
Support customer service team to address legal issues arising from consumer inquiries
Provide legal support to Research group on review of agreements, as needed
Assist with other legal corporate projects and tasks as requested

Qualifications (Required & Preferred)

J.D. from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials and Member of NY Bar in good standing
4-6 years' relevant work experience including experience at a law firm. In house experience a plus
Knowledge of global privacy and data protection laws, including U.S. (state and federal) and GDPR
Understanding of advertising industry self-regulatory principles, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) ad products, cloud and clean room technology a plus
Ethical, with a strong understanding of compliance risks, and a good sense for practical solutions; business friendly and pragmatic
Ability to grasp best practices and use them to provide client solutions
Experience in digital advertising, technology, media, information security, and/or consulting fields a plus
Excellent negotiating, drafting, analytical and communication skills (written and oral), and ability to work with others within group and across divisions
Demonstrated creative, flexible problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines
Eagerness and ability to learn and retain new substantive matters quickly
Ability to juggle a high-volume workflow and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams