Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

8-8 yrs required

No

Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel, Privacy at the company will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on matters related to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information. This position involves working closely with the SiriusXM family of companies, including audio, ad tech, and ad sales businesses. The responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with stakeholders across the company, including Information Security and business leads, to ensure privacy compliance.
- Assisting in the communication and implementation of regulatory compliance initiatives across brand entities.
- Working with brand subject matter experts to define business requirements for compliance with privacy legislation, trade and industry guidelines, Automotive Alliance privacy principles, and other applicable frameworks.
- Coordinating US privacy governance with the European privacy team.
- Providing privacy-by-design consultation at the early development stage for new products and/or uses of personal data to ensure data governance and policy compliance.
- Assessing new business processes for privacy impact and drafting risk assessments.
- Offering legal and privacy guidance on customer and vendor due diligence questionnaires.
- Negotiating data processing agreements and other data-related contract provisions.
- Maintaining and updating internal and external privacy policies.
- Conducting internal training for business teams on data privacy rules and policies.
- Supporting privacy incident response investigations and remediation.
- Keeping abreast of laws, regulations, court decisions, and industry best practices related to privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and consumer regulations as they pertain to data collection, use, and processing.

Education and Experience

Education

- Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school.
- Licensed and qualified to practice law in at least one state in the United States.
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification.

Experience

- A minimum of 8 years of post-qualification legal experience in-house or in private practice.
- At least 2 years of experience specifically in data privacy.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts with technology and service providers, including but not limited to SaaS and cloud providers, marketing technologies, advertisers, publishers, and advertising measurement and attribution vendors.

Knowledge and Skills

- Up-to-date knowledge of data protection laws in the United States and Canada, including CCPA, GLBA, CAN-SPAM, and US State privacy laws. Knowledge of data protection laws in other parts of the world, including GDPR, UK-GDPR, e-Privacy, and the EU AI Act, is desirable.
- Familiarity with the glossary and technical data requirements of the ad tech ecosystem and advertising industry standards.
- Understanding of privacy matters related to artificial intelligence and machine learning is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work with creative and technical subject matter experts.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive successful results across functional disciplines and business types.
- Flexibility with an orientation towards positive outcomes and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications and tool suites.
- Must have the legal right to work in the .

Salary Information

At the company, compensation is determined by a wide range of factors, including background and experience. The base salary for the Associate General Counsel position is expected to range from $193,000 to $260,000, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

The company aims to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. As an equal opportunity employer, the company does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Note: The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the company at its sole discretion without notice.