Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Data Protection and Commercial Contracts Counsel in Indianapolis, IN. 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.
• Support AI governance and vendor management programs.
• Monitor compliance with data protection policies and laws.
• Assist with client data protection audits and incident response.
• Develop data protection training programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data protection and privacy risk management.
• Experience 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 certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication 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.

This law firm started over 100 years ago. They are now a multidisciplinary Am Law 200 provider. They have around 475 attorneys practicing in 10 offices throughout the nation, including this office in Indianapolis.