Privacy Director jobs in West Virginia

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a part-time in-house Data Privacy Counsel based in any of our U.S. offices (Austin; Chicago; Boston; Houston; Los Angeles; New York; Menlo Park; Orange County; Portland; Sacramento; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; Washington DC; or Wheeling, WV) and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

The Data Privacy Counsel will work as a member of the Firm's Data Privacy Team to support all aspects of the work of the Firm's Data Protection Officer ("DPO"). This includes working with members of the Office of the General Counsel and other key stakeholders to foster a strong culture of data protection compliance throughout the Firm, while providing pragmatic and business-focused advice. The role will also require you to identify and assist with the implementation of country-specific privacy developments and support the Data Privacy Team with various global and regional projects relating to the maintenance and development of the Firm's Data Privacy Programme.

Assist the DPO with developing and maintaining the Firm's Data Privacy Programme to ensure on-going compliance with privacy laws globally.
• Advise on applicable US state privacy laws and regulations including the CCPA/CPRA.
• Monitor US legislative and regulatory changes in data protection, privacy and related fields.
• Support our business teams and other key stakeholders with privacy issues in contract negotiations with clients and vendors, including documentation such as data processing agreements and data transfer agreements.
• Carry out data protection impact assessments, data transfer assessments and other data protection risk assessments.
• Draft policies and guidance to facilitate the Data Privacy Programme.
• Advise stakeholders of concerns or risks identified in new initiatives, projects, or systems and propose mitigation strategies to address those concerns or risks.
• Assist with data subject rights requests, including subject access requests.
• Perform other related duties.
• Support training and communications planning, including development and implementation of training courses related to data privacy.
• Coordinate and enable compliance monitoring activities, including reporting and analytics, pertaining to data privacy. Work with cross-functional business teams, including Legal, Human Resources, Finance, and Security to address potential compliance issues and achieve privacy program initiatives and provide as-needed support to leaders and stakeholders across the Firm.

J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US state bar. 3 years of legal experience working in an internationally/nationally recognized law firm or in-house legal department. Experience in advising internal stakeholders on privacy matters and legislation (such as CCPA/CPRA, GDPR and other international data protection frameworks) and providing pragmatic advice on data privacy issues. Experience with drafting and negotiating data protection terms in commercial contracts.

Ability to execute compliance and privacy operationalization tasks and help develop governance practices and processes across the Firm.

Willingness to learn and develop as the role itself develops. Reliable, self-motivated, a team player with a proactive attitude. Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external. A self-starter, with a proactive and responsive attitude. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A relevant data privacy qualification such as CIPP/US and/or CIPM (desired)

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25 markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the eighth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2023 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company*.

Compensation and Benefits

Note: This is a part-time position.

The expected salary range for this position is:

• California Major Markets* $76,200 - $112,200
• New York City $68,400 - $108,000
• National $62,400 - $91,800

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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