200+ applicants

Company

Blackstone · 17 hours ago

Legal & Compliance - Cyber Security & Data Privacy and Protection, SVP

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance on and drive compliance efforts relating to global privacy and data security regulations and standards.

Track and research global regulatory developments relating to new and pending laws that impact Blackstone's privacy, cybersecurity and data protection program; translate that into practical, effective advice; work with business leader to address regulatory changes and lead compliance efforts relating to these laws.

Implement and update privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection related policies, procedures, best practices, and guidelines.

Administer and resolve privacy and data protection questions and issues that arise in business operations and commercial relationships.

Review and negotiate privacy and data protection requirements in contracts and licenses, other submissions and reporting documents, including the review, negotiation and management of Standard Contractual Clauses and Intracompany Data Transfer agreements.

Counsel on information technology development, acquisition and implementation and data architecture to ensure compliance with global privacy and data protection laws such as data localization requirements.

Counsel on regulated and complex uses of personal data including for digital marketing, algorithmic decision making and customer acquisition and retention.

Advise on privacy by design initiatives and privacy governance and strategy decision-making around protecting our investor, employee and other personal and confidential data entrusted to the firm and to Blackstone’s technology partners.

Oversee legal and compliance aspects of insider risk and Red Flag programs.

Counsel on privacy and security incident preparedness and management, including participating in tabletop exercises and any data-related incidents or regulatory inquiries.

Provide legal and compliance support and advice regarding data models, data repositories, transfer and distribution of data products and implementation of automated or algorithmic data processing.

Assist with and support other day-to-day legal and compliance matters and processes associated with the privacy and data protection programs as needed.

Prepare, coordinate, and deliver legal and compliance training regarding privacy, data protection, information risk management and associated activities.

Work collaboratively with intra-team and cross-functional partners, including Blackstone Innovations and Technology and other corporate groups and business units to develop creative solutions to complex challenges related to data privacy, data security and information risk management.

Closely collaborate and align about privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection compliance or related issues with the members of the Data Policy and Strategy Office, Information Security Office, Technology organization, Human Resources, and other relevant (group) functions.

Qualification

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Global data privacy knowledgeIncident management lawsCybersecurity lawLegal licenseCloud technology understandingLegal drafting skillsTeam management

Required

Knowledge of global data privacy regimes including but not limited to U.S. State Privacy laws, HIPPA, GLBA, FCRA, GDPR, PIPA, DORA, PIPL, NYDFS Cyber regulations, Regulation SP privacy and cyber regulations, as well as global legal and regulatory data transfer mechanisms, data localization legal requirements and data de-identification and pseudonymization techniques

Knowledge of incident and breach management laws, regulations and techniques, data loss prevention, insider risk and fraud detection laws and regulations

Understanding of cloud technology, SaaS environments, and legal, regulatory and ethical aspects associated with automated decision-making and machine learning

Ability to work in a dynamic environment related to a growing and global business

Critical attention to detail and analytical skills

Strong drafting and organizational skills

Ability to communicate confidently and effectively

Ability to manage a team and drive strategic priorities, team collaboration and morale

Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player

High initiative, creativity and drive

Minimum of eight (8) years of legal experience in a high-quality law firm or in-house environment, and be an experienced legal professional with a full understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection legal issues

Minimum of three (3) years of experience within privacy and/or cybersecurity law

J.D and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state

Strong technical skills, and ability to understand difficult, complex compliance and business problems

The ability to work with colleagues to devise pragmatic and creative solutions

The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including the lead role in a wide variety of matters with both legal and non-legal professionals

Prioritization, perspective and focus on critical tasks that add value

Excellent organizational skills and follow-through

Highly effective oral and written communication

Strong judgment and the ability to engender trust

Excited to work in a dynamic environment where innovating through cutting-edge legal issues is the norm

Company

Blackstone

Glassdoor

3.6

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Founded in 1985

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blackstone.com

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