Data Privacy Counsel

Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for a lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience at a law firm, government agency or in-house legal department to join Endeavor's Compliance team, with a focus on data governance, data privacy and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate has FTC regulatory background and experience in building and implementation of data privacy & information security programs.

This position reports to the VP & Counsel, Data Governance & Cybersecurity.

Company will also consider Senior Counsel level.

Primary Responsibilities include:
• Partner with Legal, IT and key stakeholders to develop and implement an effective data governance, data privacy and information security compliance program, monitoring changing laws and industry practices in these areas and serving as legal subject matter expert in these areas.
• Assist with privacy and information security due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions and advise on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in connection with integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Assist with risk assessment, gap analysis and evaluation of existing data privacy and protection controls for Endeavor businesses and partner with key stakeholders to develop, document and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Provide day-to-day data governance, data privacy and information security advice to business unit lawyers and executives, including participation on Incident Response Team tasked with real-time response to information security events and cybersecurity incidents (e.g., potential data breach, phishing attempts, etc.).
• Assist in development and delivery of online and in-person training for Endeavor businesses, serving as subject matter expert for data privacy and and data protection and information security regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Assist in drafting data governance, privacy, and information security policies and advising on and leading initiatives in these areas .
• Monitor updates to laws and regulations, assess the impact on current Endeavor systems and processes, and recommend modifications of processes and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Assist with various data governance and compliance projects and perform other program-related duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in-house, at law firm or government agency.
• Experience as a data privacy, information security and/or compliance professional with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the required elements of effective data governance programs.
• CIPP (US) preferred.
• Prior experience working at FTC or US consumer protection agency a plus.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV to be considered
• Must be licensed to practice law in NY or FL or qualify for admission as in-house counsel
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding analytic, communication, presentation, project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, with a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations. Ability to prioritize and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Ability to explain complex concepts, build consensus, think creatively, and collaborate with clients to address business needs.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d93z1z-18-117-91-153-42 in your application.