Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in San Jose, CA

In-House

San Jose, CA

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in San Jose, CA

Attorney

3-10 yrs required

No

Summary:

- The Global Head of Privacy Legal is a remote position in the United States, reporting to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel.
- The role involves managing a team of 2-3 privacy attorneys and serving as the lead subject matter expert on domestic and international privacy and data security within the Legal team.
- The role also includes providing strategic and tactical advice, partnering with various teams within the company, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of active licensed legal practice in US and global privacy law, experience in consumer-facing businesses, and IAPP certifications.
- The starting pay range for this position is $164,,, with additional benefits and perks offered by McAfee.

Role Overview:

- The Sr Director, Global Head of Privacy Legal role is a remote position in the United States, reporting to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel.
- The role involves managing a team of 2-3 privacy attorneys and serving as the lead subject matter expert on domestic and international privacy and data security within the Legal team.
- The role also includes providing strategic and tactical advice, partnering with various teams within the company, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of active licensed legal practice in US and global privacy law, experience in consumer-facing businesses, and IAPP certifications.
- This role offers a starting pay range of $164,, and additional benefits and perks offered by McAfee.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as the lead subject matter expert on domestic and international privacy and data security within our Legal team.
- Manage a team of 2-3 privacy attorneys to collectively address the privacy legal needs of the company.
- Provide strategic and tactical advice in connection with our data security and privacy compliance program.
- Partner with Legal teammates, CISO team, and Product Development teams to instill privacy compliant strategies throughout product and software development practices.
- Partner with Legal teammates and our Consumer Product organization to deploy practices of privacy by design and default, perform privacy and data impact assessments, and guide compliant development.
- Partner with Legal teammates and our global Procurement Team to review vendor onboarding from a privacy perspective and to support the development and negotiation of supplier and partner privacy agreements.
- Maintain record of processing activities and map flow of data for suppliers, employees, and other third parties.
- Assist with cookie policies and practices and work with technical support teams to remain compliant.
- Draft and update privacy policies, template agreements, and other foundational resources to promote compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in the US and globally.
- Develop and conduct privacy training to fulfill business and compliance needs.
- Support preparation and execution of internal and external audits of global privacy practices.
- Support and provide guidance on the implementation of our records and information management policies, specifically regarding obligations relating to management of personal data.
- Assist with supporting incident response matters.
- Partner with Legal teammates to address any regulatory authority inquiries or other disputes regarding privacy and data security matters.
- Assist with supporting other privacy and data security needs of Legal team and the business.

Requirements:

- A true passion for privacy and data security.
- 10+ years of active licensed legal practice in US and global privacy law, including current expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, PIPL, LGPD, CCPA/CPRA, and new and emerging US state laws.
- Experience in consumer-facing SaaS, e-commerce, on-line advertising, and/or financial services businesses.
- Professional experience in supporting consumer-facing SaaS, e-commerce, on-line advertising, and/or financial services businesses.
- Demonstrated history working creatively and strategically with global security and software product development leaders specific to ensuring adherence to privacy standards.
- Experience managing direct reports for at least 3 years.
- A JD degree from an accredited law school and a current member in good standing of a US state bar.
- One or more IAPP certifications: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/C.
- One or more cybersecurity or AI certifications.

Company Overview:

- McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers.
- The company offers various social programs, flexible work hours, and family-friendly benefits to all employees.
- The company prohibits discrimination based on various factors and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Company Benefits and Perks:

- Bonus Program.
- 401k Retirement Plan.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Support for Community Involvement.
- 14 Paid Company Holidays.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees.
- 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year.
- Starting pay range of $164,,, with additional benefits offered by McAfee.

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