Lincoln Financial · 5 hours ago
Legal Counsel - Privacy
Lincoln Financial is a company that helps people confidently plan for their financial future. The Legal Counsel - Privacy role involves being the go-to expert on privacy laws and data protection, collaborating with business leaders to ensure legal compliance and manage risks associated with privacy regulations.
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Responsibilities
Acting as a subject matter expert who will be sought after for advice, counsel, and judgment on all aspects of federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and GLBA
Researching, analyzing, and advising on emerging privacy laws and regulations at the federal and state levels, and advising on compliance strategies
Advising stakeholders on developments in privacy law
Identifying and communicating legal exposure and risk in a timely and proactive manner to key stakeholders
Evaluating and counseling on the privacy implications of emerging and existing technologies, including tracking technologies
Conducting privacy impact assessments on a range of initiatives and data processing activities, including the evaluation of use of Artificial Intelligence
Providing guidance on responding to consumer privacy rights requests
Supervising the development and delivery of privacy-focused trainings and awareness campaigns
Providing advice on managing responses to data security incidents
Responding to privacy-related questions in support of RFPs and other customer assessments
Reviewing and negotiating contracts, data processing agreements, and other legal documents related to data privacy and the collection and use of personal information
Directing outside privacy counsel as appropriate
Supporting ad hoc projects
Qualification
Required
4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (Minimum Required)
Other: Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school (Minimum Required)
5+ Years of legal experience that aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required)
Strong track record of advising on US data privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and/or GLBA (Required)
Strong legal research and writing skills (Required)
Upon Hire Certifications/Licensures: (Current license to practice law) (Minimum Required)
A CIPP certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/M or CIPP/T) or willingness to obtain upon hiring
Preferred
3+ Years direct experience in counseling financial services companies regarding privacy
Experience with international data privacy laws, including GDPR
Familiarity with privacy management tools such as TrustArc or OneTrust
Knowledgeable in risk assessment methodologies and counseling on privacy risks
Benefits
Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Company
Lincoln Financial
Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$825MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2025-04-09Post Ipo Equity· $825M
1985-04-26IPO
Leadership Team
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