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TriNet · 5 hours ago

Counsel, Data, Security and Technology

120 High Street, Dunwoody, GA, 30346, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $269K/yr

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses. They are seeking a strategic and collaborative Counsel, Data, Security, and Technology responsible for leading data governance initiatives globally, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset while aligning with legal and regulatory responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy

Establish and lead the Data Governance Council(s) and collaborate with key stakeholders to establish data governance policies and standards

Provide leadership and direction to other members of the data governance team

Provide subject matter expertise to the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization

Serve as the primary conduit between the Legal and Compliance team and the broader enterprise with respect to data governance

Assess the risk of complying with emerging developments in laws and regulations impacting data governance, with a particular focus on laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, privacy, and cybersecurity

Define and enforce existing data governance policies, procedures, and standards

Develop new policy documents in response to changes in legal requirements

Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements

Oversee the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management

Assess the risk of complying with emerging changes in data protection laws and balance the goals of growth and scaling with the risk to our data protection requirements

Determine the risk to the business of changes in data processing and advise business teams accordingly

Work closely with internal business teams on long-term data protection projects to guide their implementation of privacy and security controls

Work closely with the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization, along with other stakeholders to ensure data governance initiatives are aligned with business objectives

Work closely with the AI Governance Program

Promote data governance awareness and best practices across the organization

Foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization

Communicate data governance and quality goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management

Balance the goals of growth and scaling TriNet’s data operations with the risk associated with our legal requirements

Determine the risk to the business of changes in data processing and advise business teams on new or changed uses of data

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Data governance strategyData governance frameworksRegulatory complianceData protection lawsData quality managementData governance toolsLeadership experienceStakeholder managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Proven leadership experience in managing data governance and quality programs

Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Experience with data governance and quality tools and technologies

Familiarity with data protection laws and regulations

Proven track record with providing advice and counsel to executives

Experience with advising a business on navigating the rapidly evolving privacy law landscape

Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Functional knowledge of common privacy and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and FTC guidelines, etc.)

Knowledge of IT risk management and Information Security principles

Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, including effectively communicating with executive level employees

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, Library & Information Science, Statistics or Mathematics or other relevant fields or equivalent experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certification in data governance or data quality (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)

Any IAPP certifications, such as CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP

Other certifications in the cybersecurity, risk management, and fraud prevention areas