Privacy Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Privacy Counsel in Washington, D.C. to join their Legal Risk Management team. This role will serve as the firm's expert on privacy-related issues, overseeing privacy policies, advising on compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws, and managing privacy risks across all business functions.

Duties

• Serve as the primary contact for privacy issues, including HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.
• Review and draft privacy provisions in client and vendor agreements.
• Manage client-driven privacy assessments and audits.
• Identify privacy risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Oversee the firm's privacy program and ensure compliance with data retention standards.
• Support HR with privacy considerations for employee and candidate data.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and support audits and data incident responses.
• Advise on privacy risks associated with new technologies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5-6 years of dedicated privacy experience, including U.S. and international frameworks.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy provisions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Professional certifications in privacy (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) preferred.

Skills

• Strong Outlook, Excel, and Word skills.
• Effective analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.