Lead Privacy Counsel
Everseen
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- As Everseen’s dedicated DPO, you will fulfill all obligations required by the GDPR and relevant data protection laws, operating independently to advise and monitor privacy compliance within the organization.
- Advise the organization and its employees on Company obligations under GDPR / other data protection laws (e.g., US State laws/UK).
- Monitor compliance with data protection legislation and organizational policies, including oversight of internal privacy activities, staff privacy training, internal privacy audits, and undertaking of necessary Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Serve as the main point of contact for, and cooperate with regulatory authorities for privacy and for individuals (data subjects) regarding privacy matters, including handling queries and complaints.
- Provide advice on, and monitor, DPIAs, especially for projects with high privacy risk.
- Inform and raise awareness within the organization regarding data protection issues, ensuring staff training and fostering a privacy-aware culture.
- Maintain a record of processing operations and ensure proper documentation of compliance efforts.
- Assess, and report on personal data breaches, and support organization with corresponding mitigation strategies.
- As Lead Privacy Counsel, you will serve as the legal subject matter expert for privacy advice and governance, providing appropriate expertise and execution support to the General Counsel & legal team on all privacy matters not reserved for the DPO.
- Act as the principal point of contact on privacy matters for the General Counsel, counseling on new products, services, and business initiatives from a privacy and data governance perspective.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 7+ years PQE
- Subject matter expertise in privacy/data protection (ideally with in-house and DPO experience or within private practice as a privacy specialist).
- Deep understanding of: GDPR and DPO responsibilities and US privacy landscape, UK privacy law and global privacy trends.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Certification such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or similar preferred.
Benefits
- Everseen is committed to creating a safe environment for all employees.
- Zero tolerance policy for bias and discrimination of any kind.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
GDPRdata protection lawsData Protection Impact Assessmentsprivacy complianceprivacy auditspersonal data breach assessmentprivacy governance
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationproject management
Certifications
CIPP/ECIPP/US