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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Privacy Counsel to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters. A great Privacy Counsel is well-versed in legal matters, business functions and corporate governance. You should be a strategic thinker and an effective communicator who is open to giving and receiving feedback.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement company policies and regulations.
- Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
- Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
- Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
- Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
- Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
- Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
- Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
- Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a Privacy Counsel or Compliance Officer.
- In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
- An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field.
- Certified compliance professional is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with privacy and data protection laws?
- How do you stay updated on new laws and regulations related to privacy and data protection?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a non-compliance issue and how you resolved it?
- How do you ensure that all employees understand and comply with privacy and data protection laws?