Fixity Technologies · 4 hours ago
Privacy Counsel
Brooklyn, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expFixity Technologies is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to support the Office of Information Privacy. The role involves advising on privacy and data protection laws, drafting policies, and negotiating legal documents.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Advising on privacy and data protection laws, drafting policies, and negotiating legal documents
Providing legal advice on a range of complex U.S. privacy and data security laws and regulations (e.g., NYC Identifying Information Law, GDPR implications for US entities, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state breach notification laws, and other relevant federal, state, and local statutes)
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of privacy-related legal documents and commercial agreements (e.g., MOUs, NDAs, data sharing/processing agreements, terms of service, master service agreements with privacy implications)
Developing and drafting organizational privacy policies, internal/external legal guidance, compliance materials, and templates
Conducting or providing significant legal support for privacy impact assessments, data protection impact assessments, or similar privacy risk analyses
Advising on the privacy and data security implications of new or emerging technologies, digital services, or data use initiatives
Supporting the implementation or operation of components of an enterprise-level or significant organizational privacy program
Monitoring, analyzing, and advising on privacy-related legislative and regulatory developments and their impact
Demonstrated experience in providing strategic legal counsel and clear advice on complex privacy matters to senior leadership, government officials, or equivalent executive-level stakeholders
Proven ability to communicate complex legal and policy concepts clearly, concisely, and effectively (both written and verbal) to diverse audiences, including non-legal and technical stakeholders
Verifiable experience collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams (e.g., with IT, policy, operations, other legal counsel) to develop and implement privacy solutions
Qualification
Required
At least 12 (twelve) years of legal experience, including experience in NYC government and intergovernmental affairs or implementing and supporting an enterprise privacy program
Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
Verifiable experience within the specialized privacy law experience must include substantial, hands-on proficiency in providing legal advice on a range of complex U.S. privacy and data security laws and regulations (e.g., NYC Identifying Information Law, GDPR implications for US entities, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state breach notification laws, and other relevant federal, state, and local statutes)
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of privacy-related legal documents and commercial agreements (e.g., MOUs, NDAs, data sharing/processing agreements, terms of service, master service agreements with privacy implications)
Developing and drafting organizational privacy policies, internal/external legal guidance, compliance materials, and templates
Conducting or providing significant legal support for privacy impact assessments, data protection impact assessments, or similar privacy risk analyses
Advising on the privacy and data security implications of new or emerging technologies, digital services, or data use initiatives
Supporting the implementation or operation of components of an enterprise-level or significant organizational privacy program
Monitoring, analyzing, and advising on privacy-related legislative and regulatory developments and their impact
Demonstrated experience in providing strategic legal counsel and clear advice on complex privacy matters to senior leadership, government officials, or equivalent executive-level stakeholders
Proven ability to communicate complex legal and policy concepts clearly, concisely, and effectively (both written and verbal) to diverse audiences, including non-legal and technical stakeholders
Verifiable experience collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams (e.g., with IT, policy, operations, other legal counsel) to develop and implement privacy solutions
Possession of at least one active IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) certification (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP)
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working as an attorney within a government agency (federal, state, or local), OR providing extensive, direct legal counsel to government agency clients, OR working in-house in a large, complex enterprise or highly regulated industry where policy, legal considerations, and operations frequently intersect
Company
Fixity Technologies
As a leading IT professional services firm specializing in consulting, staffing and recruiting, and executive search.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vinay Velivela
Chief Executive Officer
Shiva Molabanti
Chief Technology Officer
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