Description:
The Opportunity:We are looking for an exceptional director with in-depth knowledge of global data protection laws, SaaS technologies, and AI to join our amazing Privacy Office and Cybersecurity Legal team.
What You'll Do:
- Lead a team of attorneys in advising the Digital Media business.
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, Design, Security, IT, and Marketing) to assess potential privacy and security risks and regulatory requirements for An American Multinational Computer Software Company products and technologies.
- Stay current on evolving global data protection and privacy laws, developments, and frameworks as well as other laws with an impact on the processing of personal information (especially emerging AI regulations like the EU AI Act) and provide practical and strategic advice to the business.
- Help develop and scale our privacy program.
- Develop and implement Privacy-By-Design strategies for An American Multinational Computer Software Company products and technologies and drive business solutions.
- Lead privacy initiatives within broader corporate data governance efforts.
- Draft and help maintain An American Multinational Computer Software Company domestic and international privacy and data policies, standards, and processes.
- Review and maintain records of processing activities; conduct various privacy assessments (e.g., PIAs, LIAs, DPIAs).
- Review/draft a variety of privacy agreements, including data processing agreements.
- Develop and provide privacy training to other legal and business partners.
- Manage outside counsel advice.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; CIPP preferred
- J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant privacy experience, including prior in-house and law firm experience
- Familiarity and interest in new media and emerging digital technologies, including generative AI
- Ability to work across teams and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Strategic thinker with excellent legal and business judgment
- A detail-oriented, business-friendly team player who can think creatively
- Strong understanding and experience with international privacy laws
- Desire to learn, excellent judgment, fun spirit, and sense of humor
- Work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
- Worked successfully in a very fast-paced environment
