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About the Role

This role supports the enterprise globally, identifying, monitoring, and advising on new legislation and regulations related to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and automated decision-making. Responsibilities include supporting contract negotiations, reviewing business initiatives for legal alignment, advising the marketing organization, assisting with incident response, and developing internal training materials.

Responsibilities

Horizon scanning, monitoring and advising of any changes or developments in global privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws and regulations that may impact WEX
Advising on best practices and compliance with privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws globally with primary accountability for Canada, Brazil, India, Singapore and Australia
Advising the commercial legal teams on the negotiation of privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence terms in contracts and drafting and maintaining related contract templates and guidance documents
Assisting the third party assurance team on customer questions relating to privacy and AI practices
Participating in the review of new business and commercial initiatives for privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence legal risks
Advising the marketing team on privacy and AI matters relating to marketing campaigns and cookie compliance obligations
Participating on cross-functional teams to advise on the development, updating, and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence
Maintain an understanding of relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to WEX products and technology
Counseling other members of the WEX legal team regarding privacy and data protection matters in various types of agreements, including software (and cloud/SaaS), data license, and professional services agreements and a variety of other general commercial contracts
Coordinate cross-functionally, and with outside counsel in domestic and international markets, on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence
Independently and in collaboration with the Privacy Compliance team, develop training materials and conduct training sessions for product and business teams

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state
2-4 post qualification experience in privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and incident response, artificial intelligence, and transactional/contract negotiation
Experience advising on laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence, including HIPAA, GLBA, and state and national privacy and AI laws
In-house legal experience preferred
Financial services and/or healthcare or similar regulated industry experience preferred
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust as priorities shift
Strong reviewing and drafting skills; commitment to quality through demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to be team-oriented and collaborative
Ability to build strong internal relationships and to act as a legal resource for business and functional leaders globally
Ability to apply strong problem-solving skills and excellent judgment to develop practical, business-oriented solutions
Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to anticipate risk and be proactive in planning and communicating accordingly, including determining who should be informed and engaged
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; ability to ramp up quickly on other applications and systems, including document management systems
Must successfully pass a background investigation

Skills

Privacy and data protection
Cybersecurity
Incident response
Artificial intelligence
Transactional/contract negotiation
HIPAA
GLBA
State and national privacy and AI laws
Communication (oral and written)
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Prioritization
Reviewing
Drafting
Team-oriented
Collaborative
Problem-solving
Judgment
Microsoft Office
G-Suite

Location

United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-4 years post qualification experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state
CIPP preferred

Salary/Compensations

$136,900.00 - $163,400.00

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurances
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

WEX operates globally in all jurisdictions.
WEX offers comprehensive and market-competitive benefits designed to support personal and professional well-being.