Position Summary:
We have a truly compelling career opportunity for a privacy lawyer to join the Company’s U.S. privacy team in a senior role that will provide great flexibility and visibility across the business for a driven candidate. Data is fundamental to our client services at Marsh McLennan. We pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of the large volumes of global data we are entrusted with, and in our thoughtful design of innovative offerings to help clients manage risks. We are looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative lawyer to join our small but mature Global Privacy team. As Senior Privacy Counsel: North America, you’ll report to our head of privacy for North America and have the opportunity to lead impactful privacy initiatives at a global Fortune 200 stalwart.
What can you expect?
- An opportunity to lead initiatives involving diverse business and function teams to help drive our data protection agenda and ensure we follow best practices
- The ability to be part of a dedicated privacy team that strives to deliver data protection while focusing on client service excellence and innovative digital offerings
- To join a truly global organization that can offer excellent ongoing career development opportunities
Core role responsibilities:
While all members of our privacy team should expect to support a steady flow of new initiatives and projects on emerging privacy issues, we will rely on you to:
- Serve as a key thought leader and driver on streamlining our privacy operational model to meet growing business demand and the need for global consistency
- Be a subject matter expert on privacy requirements impacting big data, digital products, and websites (including cookies and other online tracking technologies)
- Lead cross-functional teams advising on compliance with new privacy laws and regulations
- Update and train colleagues on privacy related policies and procedures, including Handling Information Appropriately, De-Identification, Data Handling Guidelines, and Website Compliance
- Maintain client and vendor contract templates and train internal lawyers on same
- Serve as an Incident Response Leader on incidents
- Interface with the HR and Benefits teams on privacy by design requirements for new initiatives and third-party providers
- Assist with privacy-related complaints, audits, and investigations
What you need to have:
- BA/BS degree
- JD degree
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a corporate environment or law firm
- Deep knowledge of U.S. data protection laws
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a focus on privacy and security terms
- Experience responding to data incidents
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to work within a matrix environment, managing relationships with different business stakeholders and to problem-solve effectively across multiple geographies
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
- Strong planning and organization skills
What makes you stand out:
- Proven experience within a global matrix structured organization
- Experience interacting with regulators and/or law enforcement authorities on issues relating to data protection and privacy
- Experience in managing the end-to-end process of data subject rights requests, particularly access requests
- Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements
- Any CIPP certification
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $138,700 to $277,400.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
