Purpose of Position

The Assistant Counsel is responsible for advising the organization on complex legal issues in one or more areas, such as data privacy, sanctions, anti-corruption, regulatory compliance, corporate work and other areas.   

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Identify, create and implement corporate best practices around sanctions, anti-corruption, data privacy and information security
• Analyze new and current laws and regulations and advise the business on sanctions, anti-corruption, data privacy and information security obligations and carry out compliance operations
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior management, information technology, procurement, contracts, sales and marketing, to provide sanction, anti-corruption, data privacy, information security and cybersecurity strategy and guidance
• Advise Information Security team on appropriate cybersecurity controls to comply with global regulatory requirements and best practices and assist in translating legal requirements into technical design requirements
• Draft, negotiate and advise the business on the sanctions, anti-corruption, data privacy and information security aspects of contracts
• Advise Emergency Response Program (ERP) team in connection with potential cybersecurity incidents, including response, remediation and legal risks and requirements
• Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary with respect to sanctions, anti-corruption, data privacy and information security matters
• Conduct risk assessments and develop data protection impact assessments to address identified risks
• Serve as subject matter expert in developing and enhancing employee training and data governance strategies
• Manage other compliance issues as needed, such as telemarketing or global security team compliance

Education

Certifications and Licenses

Years of Experience

Core Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Experience managing global privacy program and appropriately tailoring strategies and policies to fit business needs and risks
• Cybersecurity technology knowledge, including ability to effectively communicate with information security professionals to translate technical issues to legal risk in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to learn and apply new legal fields and develop effective compliance programs to enhance employee understanding and compliance
• Excellent understanding of business issues and their connection to changing legal landscapes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent risk assessment skills
• Ability to effectively partner with and counsel business partners
• Ability to work in a strong team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and priorities