Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP · 7 hours ago
Privacy Counsel
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm known for its commitment to clients. The Privacy Counsel will serve as the firm's dedicated subject-matter expert for privacy-related issues, overseeing privacy policies, advising on compliance with privacy laws, and supporting various stakeholders in managing data-related risks.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Serve as the Firm’s primary point of contact and resource for all privacy‑related issues, including HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and other applicable privacy frameworks
Review, negotiate, and draft privacy and information‑security provisions in client agreements, Outside Counsel Guidelines, vendor contracts, Business Associate Agreements, and Data Processing Addendums
Manage and respond to client‑driven Information Security and Data Privacy assessments, questionnaires, and audits
Partner with internal teams to identify privacy risks and compliance gaps; develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve issues
Oversee the Firm’s privacy program, including maintaining and updating the Firm’s privacy policy and ensuring firmwide compliance with data retention standards
Support HR with privacy considerations related to employee and candidate personal data, medical information, and access records
Work with Firm stakeholders to understand data flows and ensure appropriate privacy and data‑handling controls across Firm systems and processes
Assist in assessing and advising on privacy risks associated with new tools, technologies, and EPMO‑supported initiatives
Conduct privacy impact assessments and support audits, regulatory inquiries, and data incident responses as needed
Act as an issue spotter—identifying risks in complex factual scenarios and advising on mitigation strategies
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing
At least 5–6 years of dedicated privacy experience, ideally including both U.S. privacy laws (CCPA/HIPAA) and international frameworks such as GDPR
Experience implementing or managing privacy compliance programs in a corporate or professional services environment
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating privacy provisions across a wide variety of agreements
Experience handling privacy impact assessments, audits, or regulatory inquiries
Strong Outlook, Excel and Word skills required
Effective and succinct oral communication and clear and concise written communication
Effective analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
Commitment to exceptional internal and external client service
Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in-office) team environment
Preferred
Professional memberships or certifications in privacy (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT)
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.
Company
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
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CFO & Director of Practice Management
Gillian Turner
Chief Financial Officer
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