General Lawyer - Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data and AI

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As a General Lawyer on our team you will be part of Kyndryl’s Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data & AI Legal team (“CPDA Legal”), a global cybersecurity, privacy, data, AI and regulatory legal team spread among the U.S., U.K. and four (4) EU countries and supporting a dynamic global business. The role would suit a candidate that has an international outlook and ability to interact with legal and business colleagues around the globe on a variety of cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory matters. Specifically, you'll be responsible for:

• Working on a wide range of cybersecurity, privacy and related regulatory matters in connection with the company's business, specifically related to: 1) Incident Response and Investigation, 2) Cybersecurity and Privacy Operations, 3) Regulatory Compliance and 4) Policy, Strategy and Governance relating to the foregoing topics
• Provide actionable legal advice and guidance to business teams, including members of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and relevant Kyndryl Global Practices, as well as members of the global legal department
• Managing and lead multi-stakeholder incident investigative and project teams and provide proactive advice in a creative and business-centric way.

The compensation range for this position in the US is $154,710 to $371,300 to based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.  The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement.

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans.  You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off.  Note: if this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

An ideal candidate will have some understanding of existing and emerging global legal and regulatory developments relating to cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance and artificial intelligence (AI) and be genuinely interested in developing expertise in these increasingly important fields. To be successful in this role you'll have the following experience and skills:

• JD from an accredited law school or equivalent international law degree
• Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction
• 3+ years of legal experience, either in-house, with a law firm or a combination of both
• Strong analytic skills and project management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural teams comprised of legal and business colleagues
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience & skills:

• Understanding of US, European and/or international cybersecurity, data privacy and governance, AI and cyber resiliency principles, laws or policies
• Experience in the IT, outsourcing, managed services provider or cloud computing industries
• Relevant experience and/or a degree in the engineering, software, computer science and/or digital forensic fields
• Additional language skills

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the abil