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Epiq Counsel · 1 week ago

Privacy Lawyer

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Epiq Counsel is an innovative legal services talent provider that offers meaningful in-house legal work and flexibility to sophisticated and credentialed lawyers and legal professionals. They are seeking a Privacy Lawyer to support multinational corporate clients on privacy-related projects, providing expert advice and project management leadership.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Porsha Finney, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Support our multinational corporate clients on the following:

Dynamic project work conducted remotely or on-site depending on client needs

Variable hours in a consultancy role; commitment may range from part-time to full-time based on project requirements

Professional immersion in diverse corporate cultures and industries

Monitor the evolution of the privacy regulatory landscape and escalate sector-specific laws, regulations and standards impacting the company

Provide business units and relevant supporting functions with expert advice, to design appropriate processes and controls to address/mitigate gaps and risks related to privacy by design and by default

Deliver project management leadership and support for complex business and privacy related projects, ensuring privacy requirements are prioritized at the very outset of any project and develop creative solutions to embed applicable privacy requirements in the business planning of commercial activities

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Privacy law expertiseIAPP certification(s)Data protection regulationsContract negotiationVendor relationship managementResilience under pressureWritten communicationVerbal communicationProject management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from a highly regarded, accredited institution

5-15 years' experience as a practicing attorney, with 5+ of those years as a matter expert providing legal advice on privacy, security, and data protection regulations, including (but not limited to) HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, FTC Section 5, state privacy laws, privacy impact assessments and development of frameworks, data-sharing and development of safeguards, and other related matters

Vendor relationship management/contract negotiation on privacy issues relating to third-party data sharing arising from new products and features

Substantive data protection and data privacy experience and in-depth knowledge of U.S. and EU privacy statutes, including GDPR and CCPA

Knowledge of standardizing policies, protocols, and training programs, including the associated documents such as vendor and client contracts; includes guiding various stakeholders, such as business and product development, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and procurement

Expertise drafting, negotiating and revising privacy and data protection provision of contracts and agreements

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, delivering precise, time-sensitive work product with minimal oversight

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal business units, executive leadership, external partners, and cross-functional teams

Resilient under pressure, adept at meeting tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy