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Bass Pro Shops · 2 days ago

Associate General Counsel - Data Privacy

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bass Pro Shops is seeking an Associate General Counsel specializing in Data Privacy to join their legal team. The role involves providing legal advice on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, drafting policies, and ensuring compliance with various privacy laws.

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Responsibilities

Provide proactive, practical, and timely day-to-day advice to internal business partners across all areas of Bass Pro and its affiliates’ businesses on a wide variety of legal issues, including state, federal, and international data privacy laws

Review and draft privacy policies, data governance frameworks, and procedures to drive compliance with state, federal, and international privacy laws

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in data privacy and cybersecurity; proactively identify and assess privacy risks and opportunities; advise internal business partners regarding same

Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, vendor contracts, and other technology transactions

Assist in developing, preparing, and providing training to internal business partners on various legal topics

Represent the company in privacy-related administrative matters and regulatory inquiries

Supervise and manage outside counsel on privacy litigation and regulatory matters

Support the existing legal team with daily work and strategic privacy initiatives

Qualification

Data privacy lawsTechnology contractingLegal analysisGDPRCCPA/CPRAHIPAACommunicationStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivated

Required

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Admitted and member in good standing in at least one state bar and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Missouri

Five to eight years' legal experience practicing in a law firm or in-house legal department

Demonstrated expertise in data privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and state privacy statutes

Experience with technology contracting, including software licensing and vendor agreements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent legal analysis, reasoning, and writing skills, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions in compressed timeframes

Deep understanding of privacy and cybersecurity frameworks and ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance

Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time-sensitive issues involving business partners in various locations

Ability to provide direct and timely advice and counseling to business clients at various levels of the organization

Ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks to the company, including economic, legal, and reputational

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Excellent interpersonal skills; team player who is flexible and adaptable

Preferred

Recent experience with retail, hospitality, and/or manufacturing industries

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Company

Bass Pro Shops

Glassdoor3.5

Your Adventure Starts Here! Find gear for Fishing, Boating, Hunting, Camping, and much more at Bass Pro Shops. It is a sub-organization of Great American Outdoors Group.

Founded in 1972

Springfield, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees