Privacy Counsel

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

GEICO, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their Office of General Counsel in Chevy Chase, MD. This hybrid role will require 3 days working onsite and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and guidance to the CISO and other company stakeholders on privacy, cybersecurity, and data-protection laws.
- Work with internal clients to ensure compliance with data-protection and privacy regulations.
- Assist the cybersecurity team with responding to privacy incidents, cyber incidents, and data breaches.
- Develop and implement privacy policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential privacy risks and provide solutions for sales, underwriting, marketing, and claims.
- Identify data-protection issues for new products, processes, and technologies and assist in addressing those risks.
- Stay up-to-date on relevant privacy and data-protection legislative and regulatory changes.
- Support Supplier Management with privacy aspects of vendor onboarding and management.
- Provide guidance for data management and mapping.
- Offer other legal support for the Office of General Counsel as needed.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years focused on privacy issues.
- Deep understanding and experience with . federal and state data-protection laws.
- Strong understanding of technology and ability to communicate with both business units and IT/cybersecurity engineers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
- Privacy certification such as CIPP is a plus.
- Vested time and longevity in majority or all of current and previous positions held is a must.

Requirements:

- Cover Letter or Writing Sample is Mandatory to be considered for this position.
- Must be able to work onsite in the Chevy Chase, MD office 3 days a week.

Benefits:

- Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with no waiting period.
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave.
- 401(k) Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid Training and Licensures.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

GEICO provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information. They hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job, and they reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. GEICO also maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, expecting the cooperation of all associates in maintaining mutual respect.

**cover letter or writing sample is mandatory to be considered for this position. please submit along with resume

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