Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection
WEX
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-Time
$136,900
OfficeDirector
About the Team/Role
Reporting into the Legal Director – Global Privacy and Data Protection, the Counsel - Privacy and Data Protection is responsible for identifying, monitoring and advising in relation to new legislation and regulations relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and
automated decision-making; supporting contract negotiations and drafting and maintaining data protection and artificial intelligence contract template terms and related guidance materials; reviewing business initiatives and advising on alignment with applicable legal requirements, advising the marketing organization on applicable privacy and artificial intelligence requirements; advising on incident response activities; and developing internal training and guidance materials. This role will support the enterprise globally in all jurisdictions in which WEX operates.
How you'll make an impact
● 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;
● Working with the Director, Global Privacy and Data Protection, 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.
● The ability to coordinate cross-functionally, and with outside counsel in domestic and international markets, on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; and
● Independently and in collaboration with the Privacy Compliance team, develop training materials and conduct training sessions for product and business teams.
Experience you'll bring
● Juris Doctor degree or equivalent
● Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.
● 2-4 post qualification experience in the following areas: 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.
● CIPP preferred
Primary Location
United States