Description

The Sr Corporate Counsel for Privacy is responsible for overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs related to privacy matters for Cox Auto, Inc. (CAI), a division of Cox Enterprises, Inc. They provide legal advice, guidance, and support concerning privacy laws and regulations, data protection, privacy policies and procedures, and the company’s privacy practices. They also collaborate with business leaders to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, assess privacy risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.

Job Responsibilities:

Serves as primary counsel for legal advice and guidance on domestic and international privacy laws and regulations for CAI

Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and business practices,

Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive CAI privacy compliance programs and initiatives to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and policy, including data governance

Align CAI privacy with enterprise-wide privacy best practices, as appropriate

Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits, ensuring potential risks are identified and mitigated

Ensure timely and practical resolution of sensitive and complex privacy issues

Conduct privacy legal reviews for and advise on new and evolving products and services, new market penetration or other material changes, including artificial intelligence

Review and negotiate privacy-related contracts and agreements

Interpret privacy laws and regulations and changes for CAI and advise accordingly

Provide training and education on privacy matters to CAI employees

Respond to privacy-related inquiries and complaints

Collaborate with CAI business leaders to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, program, and communications

Work with cross-functional teams to address privacy-related issues

Education, experience, & other qualifications

J.D. degree required, license to practice law

10 years of experience in privacy or a related field (MS+ 8 years, Ph.D. + 5)

5 years experience in a leadership role

Proven experience in advising on privacy and data protection matters in a corporate setting

Experience providing counsel throughout a privacy data incident, including during the investigation, analysis, and notification, if required by applicable law, phases

Strong working knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to work with and manage outside counsel

Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Relevant certification in privacy or data protection (example: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP))

Experience in a corporate legal department

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant frameworks

Proficiency in legal research tools and databases

Familiarity with privacy management software and solutions

Knowledge of document management systems

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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