Privacy Counsel

What you'll do

• Develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and privacy commitments
• Enhance processes to monitor, audit, and improve information and privacy practices
• Negotiate and draft Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contractual provisions
• Support revenue, advertising solutions, client services, and security teams on privacy matters
• Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper data processing
• Monitor evolving privacy legislation including draft and proposed bills and amendments
• Assist with privacy assessments and internal training exercises
• Implement privacy by design principles and integrate privacy considerations into projects and business objectives
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the data protection landscape and relevant industries
• Support data protection projects and coordinate activities with key stakeholders
• Provide thought leadership internally and externally

Requirements

• Understanding of data protection laws and industry guidelines, particularly those relevant to marketing and advertising technologies
• At least 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience in-house representing an organisation in the adtech or martech industry, or within the privacy or data protection group of a reputable US firm
• Hands-on experience providing practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under data protection frameworks (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA)
• Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct and relevant points, including translating privacy concepts to business terms
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to create original drafted documents
• Professional maturity and integrity
• Active standing in at least one state bar in the U.S
• Creativity and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• IAPP Privacy certification is a plus

Benefits