VeraSafe ยท 21 hours ago
Privacy Counsel (Full Time, Remote Position)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVeraSafe is an innovative privacy and cybersecurity compliance consulting firm headquartered in the U.S., seeking creative attorneys to join their team. The role involves working on privacy and data protection, assessing client systems for compliance, drafting legal documents, and advising on privacy-related improvements.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assessing client information systems for compliance with data protection laws and regulations
Drafting data protection agreements, addenda, and amendments
Advising clients on privacy-related product improvements
Researching legal issues and composing legal opinions/memoranda
Writing privacy law related articles and blog posts
Assisting in the development of in-house legal templates
Contributing to the development of internal procedures and methodologies
Collaborating with a team of intellectual peers who value cooperation and community
Qualification
Required
License to practice law (active and in good standing) in your jurisdiction
Experience in privacy/data protection of 4-6 years; experience in the life sciences sector is highly desirable
Team player, interested in contributing to a growing enterprise
Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail
Ability to work remotely
Willingness to learn new skills and receive direction and feedback from partners
Willingness to pursue privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM)
Preferred
Experience working in a law firm
Previous contract drafting and negotiation experience
Privacy certifications of some kind (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, specialty from law school, etc.)
Professional involvement in the privacy and/or data security space (attendance at privacy conferences; membership or publication in the IAPP, etc.)
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan: Employer match of up to 2% of employee salary
Eligibility for annual bonuses
Reimbursement for certain personal flight tickets
Flexible working schedule in some roles
Work from almost anywhere with Wi-Fi
Membership in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and IAPP exam fee reimbursement (CIPP/E) and eligibility for bonuses for achieving professional certifications
Optional IT Hardware Buyback Program
Company laptop provided
Twice-a-month paydays
Direct deposit
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for health-related expenses
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Employee Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Spouse Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Child(ren) Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD): Income assistance if unable to work due to injury/disability after 180 days from start of injury/disability
Short Term Disability (STD): Income assistance (up to 26 weeks) if unable to work due to injury/disability after 14 days from start of injury/disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Critical Illness Insurance
Legal Plan: Unlimited access (in person, by phone, online) to network attorneys for certain legal matters
Group Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
OCB Transit Reimbursement: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for mass transit expenses
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Limited Health Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expenses
Dependent Care FSA: Pre-taxed funds available to pay for dependent care expenses (such as daycare)
Tremendous professional development growth opportunities in the privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity niche
The chance to have a long-lasting effect on a small but growing international business
Work in an open environment with a team that respects your ideas and contributions
Occasional opportunities to travel in North America and Europe
Company
VeraSafe
VeraSafe provides professional consulting services in the fields of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity law.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Joseph
Managing Director
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