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Nestlé · 1 day ago

Privacy Legal Specialist

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nestlé is a company that delights consumers with its beloved brands and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. They are seeking a Privacy Legal Specialist to act as a data privacy advocate, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and enhancing the company's data privacy program through training, policy updates, and managing data inquiries.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as privacy advocate across the organization, providing training and guidance to teams and individuals as needed to promote awareness and compliance

Support business initiatives that involve the processing of personal data, ensuring alignment with applicable privacy laws and internal policies

Coordinate updates to privacy policies and terms of use in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders

Create and improve privacy-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and clarity across business processes

Help implement new technical changes to privacy program as required by changing US laws and regulations

Assist in preparations for updates to senior management on data protection issues and risks, and/or progress on data protection initiatives

Collaborate with other business areas within the relevant Nestlé entities to ensure they are aware of any risks or initiatives

Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and new innovative solutions as it relates to data privacy and governance

Provide support to wider compliance team with compliance administrative items as needed

Monitor and update processes to handle data subject requests, such as access requests, deletion requests, do-not-sell requests, and other data rights requests as required by privacy laws

Respond to personal data inquiries and complaints from employees or retail customers in a timely manner

Manage the process of informing third-party vendors and service providers of consumer data rights requests

Assist business functions with undertaking privacy impact assessments regarding all new system, digital assets or projects involving the processing of personal data

Support the business in managing the mitigation of identified risks and ensure remediation activities are prioritized in accordance with the impact analysis

Ensure that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate any risk identified as part of an audit

Support cross-functional data security incident response team

Initiate incident response meetings as necessary, track key details, and follow up with larger group regarding action items

Qualification

Data PrivacyPrivacy LawsOneTrustProject ManagementIAPP CIPP CertificationMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in applicable fields required

2-3 years of experience in compliance, with knowledge or eagerness to learn privacy laws (e.g. CCPA, CPRA, and VCDPA)

Experience or eagerness to learn OneTrust or other data mapping platforms

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Service and team orientation, flexibility, collaborative, ability to work in a diverse environment, and good communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for working with technology, IT systems, and data collection and governance practices

Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen and understand differing perspectives

Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement

Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner

Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

IAPP CIPP Certification preferred, but not required

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees