Assistant General Counsel - Data Regulation, Privacy, Security & Governance
Cooley LLP · Boston, MA, US
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About the Role
The Assistant General Counsel - Data Regulation, Privacy, Security and Governance develops, leads, and maintains the firm’s legal strategy for data regulation, privacy, data security, data governance and data protection, ensuring appropriate use of data, export controls, vendor and client data processing arrangements, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Responsibilities
- Advise on data regulation and governance issues including privacy, data security, and records retention.
- Collaborate with technology and innovation leaders on evaluating vendor data privacy.
- Prepare and update firm privacy and data governance policies and procedures.
- Provide privacy input on business projects and initiatives.
- Assist with improving a sustainable governance framework for client and firm data.
- Support incident preparedness and response for privacy and data security events.
- Act as a cybersecurity subject matter expert.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data-related terms in contracts.
- Perform or oversee privacy and data protection risk assessments.
- Monitor, assess, and advise on evolving data laws, regulations, and enforcement trends.
- Develop and deliver training on privacy, data governance, and related obligations.
- Align key procurement initiatives, sourcing strategies, and data-intensive projects with legal priorities.
- Identify and escalate potential risks in business transactions and operational processes.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications after orientation.
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required.
- Ability to travel, as required.
- JD from an ABA accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of the jurisdiction in which the attorney is resident and the jurisdiction of the Cooley office to which the attorney is assigned.
- Substantial experience advising on data protection, privacy, and governance.
- Direct experience with U.S. export control regulations and data privacy/protection laws in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably as a practicing attorney.
- Advanced knowledge of privacy and data governance frameworks.
- Experience drafting and operationalizing privacy and data policies.
- Depth in technology and commercial contracting, particularly with data processing/transfer agreements and privacy/security provisions.
- Advanced knowledge of GDPR.
- Experience with risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and vendor oversight in privacy.
- Experience with incident response and regulatory engagement.
- Expertise in cybersecurity.
- Certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPT.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to analyze needs and determine priorities based on business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound professional judgment and ability to translate complex legal requirements plainly for non-legal audiences.
- Effective collaboration across global, cross-functional stakeholders.
Skills
- Data Regulation
- Privacy
- Data Security
- Data Governance
- Data Protection
- Export Controls
- Vendor and Client Data Processing Arrangements
- GDPR
- CCPA/CPRA
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Assessments
- Compliance Monitoring
- Vendor Oversight
- Incident Response
- Regulatory Engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- iManage
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Substantial experience advising on data protection, privacy, and governance
Education Level
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $240,000 to $300,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Health Savings Account (with applicable medical plan)
- Dental
- Vision
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Long-term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults
- Other parental support benefits
- Firm-paid life insurance
- Firm-paid AD&D
- Firm-paid LTD
- Firm-paid short term medical benefits
- 20 days of vacation
- 10 days of sick leave
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous parental leave
- Fertility benefits
About the Company
- Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide.
- We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive.
- At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people.
- We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
- Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE