Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel in Clayton, MO. This role involves leading the firm's data protection strategy and assisting with commercial contracts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and ethical obligations.

Duties

• Develop and maintain data protection strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on data protection and AI legal developments.
• Review and negotiate vendor and client contracts.
• Monitor compliance with data protection policies and laws.
• Support incident response and remediation efforts.
• Conduct data protection training for firm personnel.
• Promote a culture of data protection and compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data protection and privacy risk management.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of U.S. privacy and data processing laws.
• Familiarity with GDPR and foreign data protection laws.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license in state of residence and office location.
• CIPP/US and CIPP/AIGP certifications preferred.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal requirements effectively.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Life and disability insurance.