Clarivate is seeking a Privacy Legal Counsel to join the Global privacy team! This role is essential to the overall success of the privacy program by providing privacy guidance to the Academia and Government (A&G) business segment of a global organization operating in 40+ countries. The Privacy Legal Counsel will partner cross-functionally to effectively manage risk and drive privacy compliance while facilitating business objectives. This role will report to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel.
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments…
J.D. degree and member of state bar (or foreign equivalent)
7+ years’ experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with 4+ years of experience advising on privacy and data protection matters
In-depth knowledge of EU and US privacy laws and regulations
Experience negotiating data processing agreements and other privacy addendums
Providing legal advice for data incidents and breach mitigations management
It would be great if you also had…
Knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, and similar laws
CIPP certification preferred
What will you be doing in this role?...
Serve as privacy lead for the Academic and Government business segment of Clarivate
Serve as primary contact for privacy and data protection related inquiries from internal stakeholders and customers
Provide actionable advice and legal counsel on privacy and data protection requirements and privacy-by-design best practices to product teams
Draft and negotiate privacy related provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements
Operate across a range of privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, COPPA, CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. state privacy laws, PIPEDA
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues and stakeholders to drive privacy-forward solutions for long term strategic efficiency
Assist the business in improving processes and systems to meet or exceed privacy and data protection compliance requirements, with an eye toward scalable and sustainable practice
Provide employee training and raise awareness on privacy and data protection obligations
Stay abreast of global privacy and data protection laws, regulations, and enforcement actions
About the Team
The Privacy team provides thought leadership, counsel and operational expertise across the enterprise to minimize privacy risk in support of business objectives.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time, hybrid position working within commutable distance to one of our US-based office locations. Ability to be flexible with working hours across regions and time zones worldwide.
Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled
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