Truist · 1 month ago
Assistant General Counsel - Cyber Counsel
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTruist is a financial institution seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Cyber Counsel to provide legal support on matters related to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection. The role involves advising the enterprise on cyber legal risk, negotiating contract terms, and assisting with incident response efforts.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide support to Truist’s Legal Department and lines of business on legal matters relating to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection, including GLBA, NYDFS, PCI, and FFIEC frameworks
Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice related to routine matters, and resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to Truist
Negotiate contract terms related to cybersecurity and data protection
Assist cybersecurity and fraud incident response, including advising on legal risk and data breach notification requirements
Keep abreast of and analyze legislation, regulations, and case law developments relating to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection that affect Truist and the financial services industry
Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
Minimum 5 years of post-bar legal experience, including contract negotiation and legal work related to cybersecurity, fraud, data protection, and/or privacy
Strong background in state and federal laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection, especially those relevant to the financial services industry (e.g., GLBA, NYDFS, PCI)
Proven self-starter willing to work independently and take on responsibility
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
Ability to handle a dynamic workload and meet critical deadlines
Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Preferred
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) or another similar certification
Experience in a corporate legal department, especially a financial institution, having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
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