Position Summary:

Serve as lead counsel on data privacy and protection legal requirements and standards for U.S
Manage and negotiate all marketing technology, ecommerce, SaaS, digital and IT related agreements, including coordinating with Global Privacy Team on as needed basis
Provide business-minded and enterprise-wide legal support to technology, IT, marketing, and related teams

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, with a particular focus on software (SaaS), technology, data licensing and e-commerce agreements
Develop and refine agreement templates and playbooks to drive for cross-functional efficiencies and close deals with third party partners and customers quickly
Partner closely with the transformation, data analytics and management, digital, marketing technology and IT business teams to understand the digital strategy and apply a legal and commercial lens, enabling business objectives and resolution of any legal concerns
Advise on initiatives and governance issues related to marketing and emerging technology, including but not limited to generative AI and NFTs
Develop and implement privacy, data security, and breach preparedness related policies, processes, and controls within the organization to maintain compliance with data privacy laws
Draft terms of use required for brand digital platforms and initiatives. Oversee ongoing enterprise-wide data-mapping effort
Support Global Privacy Team on implementation of privacy framework, including but not limited to performing Privacy by Design review and Privacy Impact Assessments where applicable
Liaise with global counterparts and stakeholders as needed
Engage in special projects and other duties, as assigned

Nature and Scope:

This employee will be handling sensitive information regarding our IT systems and platforms and marketing programs, both internally and externally
This person must be able to conduct efficient legal review and decision making and manage risk issues, as appropriate
They will monitor developments in the data protection legal landscape and serve as in-house privacy, digital and technical expert
The person must also be able to manage outside counsel fees efficiently
This person should also demonstrate the capability to implement solutions on an enterprise level beyond the IT and Marketing teams, and exhibit curiosity about learning the business from all fronts

Requirements:
Education:

JD with license in NY (or reciprocity) required
Experience with alcohol beverage and/or other consumer or ad technology products law is preferred
Strong candidates with previous in-house or top law firm experience are encouraged to apply

Experience / Background:

4+ years relevant attorney-level experience in law firm/in-house legal department
CIPP/US Certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of intellectual property laws and concepts, data privacy and security laws (including state laws, CCPA and TCPA) and best practices, and drafting and negotiating complex software technology (Saas) agreements, direct sourcing agreements, and professional services agreements specifically related to technology-related businesses; experience in ecommerce and marketing technology (martech) agreements
Admitted to the bar in NY and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in NY (e.g., have registered in-house status)
Ability to work with and manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently
Ability to work autonomously

Required Skills/Competencies

Ability to resolve complex issues while minimizing legal risk
Anticipate change in the business or industry practices and/or the external environment and proactively recommend solutions or proposals which consider business goals and relevant level constraints
Independently negotiate complex agreements without supervision
Possess a strong work ethic and drive to exceed expectations, be highly responsive and demonstrate very high level of critical thinking and reasoning skills
Have strong written and verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and leaderships skills
Provide risk assessments to interdisciplinary teams and effectively influence executive stakeholders and external government agencies
Manage multiple competing priorities with aggressive timelines and manage time by identifying and removing “time wasters” for self and direct reports/teams
Navigate risk by creating effective and commercially viable legal solutions to complex business matters
Manifest strong working relationships cross-functionally on legal and business matters
Exercise independent, informed, and considered judgment with minimal supervision
Maintain composure and high-performance standards in a challenging environment and push back when necessary
Communicate complex issues/conclusions succinctly and in a “big picture” way
Consider the bigger picture (including business needs and opportunities) when assessing specifics of an issue