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Hyundai Motor Company · 15 hours ago

Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Fountain Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $154K/yr

8+ years exp

Hyundai Motor Company is committed to innovation and quality in the automotive industry. They are seeking a Counsel specializing in Privacy & Cybersecurity to provide legal counsel on privacy policies, cybersecurity regulations, and compliance with various data protection laws while supporting the company's privacy strategy and internal programs.

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Responsibilities

Provide Privacy advice and counsel to the business and work with the Privacy Office in the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the company’s policies and procedures regarding the privacy of, and access to, company confidential information, including consumer and employee personal information

Provide cybersecurity (vehicle or enterprise) legal counsel to the company

The position will also provide privacy impact assessments and contract negotiations for business developments

Partner in the implementation, maintenance and adherence to the company’s privacy strategy and program

Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights Act, Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and other state and federal privacy legislation/regulation

Analyze Privacy Impact Assessments

Serve as privacy subject matter expert to the Company for all departments and appropriate entities

Support the company’s internal privacy awareness program

Contribute towards the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the company’s privacy strategy and program. Ensure that privacy practices are in place and compliant with applicable laws and industry-specific regulations

Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy and cybersecurity legislation and regulation and monitor industry trends and advancements to ensure company adaptation and compliance

Assist with the analysis and coordinated response to legal process

Counsel business units, parent company, and affiliates on data privacy and cybersecurity legal requirements for HMA products and services, including Internet of Things (IoT) efforts such as vehicle telematics, mobile apps, and wearables

Provide cybersecurity legal and regulatory counsel to the company in order to mitigate risks associated with a cybersecurity or privacy breach

Monitor HMA's and GMA’s data usage including vehicle technologies, data usage rights, data ownership with partners, vendors and affiliates, online behavioral advertising, mobile device usage, social media, etc. Create data maps and support updates to same

Assist in corporate alignment to industry privacy and cybersecurity frameworks (ISO, NIST, including, without limitation, ISO 27001 & 27701 and CIS 18

Develop and maintain internal privacy policies

Manage third party data sharing including affiliate and dealer data sharing

Support Vendor Risk Management program

Support internal and external audit of company data practices and remediation of gaps

Maintain knowledge of privacy practices across the company in order to better understand and isolate the risk of exposure or liabilities, develop practical preventive measures, and respond to information security incidents

Represent the company with trade associations, legislators, law enforcement, and think tanks

Assist in responding to inquiries from outside parties (e.g., government, NGOs, etc.)

Assist with obtaining relevant Company privacy certifications and manage any applicable registrations with state and federal authorities

Assist with creation of regular privacy reports

Problem identification

Problem solving

Advice and counsel

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseCybersecurity legal counselPrivacy impact assessmentsData privacy certificationsIT securityProject management skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Juris Doctor degree required

Eight or more years as a practicing attorney, of which two years in privacy

Must be a licensed attorney in the United States

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow effective interaction with all levels of the organization

Ability to work independently, work under pressure of deadlines, handle multiple priorities, and pay close attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization

Strong organizational skills

Strong legal and factual analytical abilities

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Strong project management skills

Preferred

In-house experience is a plus

Knowledge of IT, security and automotive/vehicle technologies a plus

One of the following certifications strongly preferred: Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation from ISACA

Benefits

Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)

Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.

Vacation and sick time off

Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

401(K) company match

Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution

Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program

Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)