MW Partners · 2 hours ago
Legal Counsel
MW Partners is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to their legal department across various functions and business units. This role will focus on technology governance, risk management, and compliance matters, advising on legal issues primarily related to technology, data, and privacy compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide legal support and advice to various business units on a variety of legal issues, primarily focusing on technology, data and privacy compliance
Enhance and partner with finance, operations and technology to oversee the Company’s PCI program, including developing training and monitoring programs
Proactively monitor, research, review and analyze U.S. laws, rules and regulations for compliance
Review, draft and negotiate key internal and third-party agreements related to technology, balancing legal risk with business goals
Work with business teams to identify and implement legal strategies and help inform executive decision-making with other departments and cross-functional stakeholders to support business projects
Simplify complex legal issues for non-legal team members and serve as a trusted advisor
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
4 to 7 years of legal practicing experience, with minimum of 18 months of in-house experience in a corporate law department
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, member in good standing of at least one state bar, and eligible to be registered as an in-house counsel with the State Bar of California
Relevant coursework, clinics, and internship/externship experience will be considered as well
Previous GRC related experience in a law firm or in-house position
Technology contract review and drafting experience
Legal research and writing experience
Strong organizational abilities and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Comfortability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Education - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience Required – 4+ Years
Preferred
Prefer PCIP, CIPP/US or similar qualification