Senior Legal Counsel - VP, Vendor Contracts / Privacy
3 days ago
🏡 Remote – New York
Description
• Provide legal support for data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity programs including development and maintenance of procedures, training, and guidance. • Monitor and assess effectiveness of internal data protection policies and procedures, including assisting in data subject access requests and security incidents, and recommending amendments as applicable. • Provide legal advice to business line partners on data protection and privacy laws, compliance, and best practices regarding information technology and information security. • Deliver broad support for regulatory change management in the financial services industry by providing updates and guidance to the business on the impact of new and changing laws. • Engage in all aspects of vendor contract review including preparing, adapting, and negotiating data protection contractual clauses and processes in relation to client relationships, third-party vendor agreements and sub-processor agreements; ensure Pathward has appropriate language in place when acting as a data controller and/or data processor, as well as generally advising on agreements, how to mitigate potential risks, and confirm compliance with Company policies and legal regulations. • Engage as appropriate with key business stakeholders in various lines of business, including IT, Information Security, People & Culture, Treasury, etc. • Performs other legal support duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested by the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer.
Requirements
• Juris Doctor degree required, with an active membership to practice in at least one U.S. state. • 7+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney in big law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal/compliance departments. • Strong preference for demonstrated knowledge and experience in the financial services industry and with publicly traded companies. • Extensive experience in analyzing, interpreting, and applying state and federal regulations to vendor contracts and privacy programs. • Working knowledge of privacy related regulations associated with financial institutions. Experience with GDPR and CCPA a plus. • Experience with drafting complex technology and BaaS agreements. • Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
• Health insurance • 401(k) retirement benefits • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Paid time off • Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
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