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Vistra Corp. · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel, Data & Privacy

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Vistra Corp. is a leading, Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. This Senior Counsel, Data & Privacy position serves as the primary legal advisor to support Vistra’s overall data governance program, including privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Technology Services, Compliance and other business units, develop a data management compliance program including training, and maintenance of policies and standards

Proactively provide timely advice, counsel and guidance to internal business stakeholders on various laws, rules, regulations and internal policies and procedures in data management areas

Draft, review, and negotiate data management terms in various operational service and commercial contracts

Support leadership, business units, and external counsel and third parties in any cyber-related event

Manage and/or support external counsel in data management-related disputes and litigation

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeActive U.S. State Bar licenseData management laws experienceData privacy certificationsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school required

Active U.S. State Bar license and member in good standing required

Minimum of 7 years' legal experience in U.S. federal and state data management laws required, including but not limited to data privacy, artificial intelligence, and/or cybersecurity

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred

Data privacy certifications such as IAPP-CIPP/US preferred

Company

Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Founded in 2016

Irving, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees