[Hiring] Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection @WEX

Role Description

Reporting into the Legal Director – Global Privacy and Data Protection, the Counsel - Privacy and Data Protection is responsible for:

• Identifying, monitoring and advising on new legislation and regulations relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and automated decision-making.
• Supporting contract negotiations and drafting and maintaining data protection and artificial intelligence contract template terms and related guidance materials.
• Reviewing business initiatives and advising on alignment with applicable legal requirements.
• Advising the marketing organization on applicable privacy and artificial intelligence requirements.
• Advising on incident response activities.
• Developing internal training and guidance materials.

This role will support the enterprise globally in all jurisdictions in which WEX operates.

How you'll make an impact

• Horizon scanning, monitoring and advising on changes or developments in global privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws and regulations that may impact WEX.
• Advising on best practices and compliance with privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws globally with primary accountability for Canada, Brazil, India, Singapore, and Australia.
• Advising the commercial legal teams on the negotiation of privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence terms in contracts and drafting and maintaining related contract templates and guidance documents.
• Assisting the third party assurance team on customer questions relating to privacy and AI practices.
• Participating in the review of new business and commercial initiatives for privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence legal risks.
• Advising the marketing team on privacy and AI matters relating to marketing campaigns and cookie compliance obligations.
• Participating on cross-functional teams to advise on the development, updating, and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to WEX products and technology.
• Counseling other members of the WEX legal team regarding privacy and data protection matters in various types of agreements, including software (and cloud/SaaS), data license, and professional services agreements.
• Coordinating cross-functionally, and with outside counsel in domestic and international markets, on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
• Independently and in collaboration with the Privacy Compliance team, developing training materials and conducting training sessions for product and business teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state.
• 2-4 post qualification experience in privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and incident response, artificial intelligence, and transactional/contract negotiation.
• Experience advising on laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence, including HIPAA, GLBA, and state and national privacy and AI laws.
• In-house legal experience preferred.
• Financial services and/or healthcare or similar regulated industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust as priorities shift.
• Strong reviewing and drafting skills; commitment to quality through demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to be team-oriented and collaborative.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and to act as a legal resource for business and functional leaders globally.
• Ability to apply strong problem-solving skills and excellent judgment to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to anticipate risk and be proactive in planning and communicating accordingly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; ability to ramp up quickly on other applications and systems, including document management systems.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• CIPP preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurances.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive and market competitive benefits designed to support personal and professional well-being.

Pay Range

$136,900.00 - $163,400.00