Legal Analyst, Data Compliance

Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities,” we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to “what” we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and “how” we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department’s Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian’s purpose, priorities, and values.

Do you want to be part of a collaborative fast-paced Data Strategy & Security team as a Data Strategy & Security Legal Analyst?

In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of Guardian’s Data Strategy & Security Practice. The candidate will be instrumental in the enhancement and ongoing maintenance of Guardian’s record management and data governance programs. Internally, this position will interact with all departments and all management levels within the Guardian enterprise and will obtain insight into the operations of one of the country’s largest life insurers.

A successful candidate will have excellent analysis and organizational skills. The ability to influence and drive proactive partnership in a changing business environment is critical. You will develop cross-business connections, provide industry perspective and best practices guidance while considering long-term outcomes and the needs of partners/clients when providing advice. This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Data Strategy & Security.

You are:

• Energized and excited by challenging goals, with a commitment to achieving results.

• Adaptable. You embrace the changing needs and complexity of this practice group.

• An analytical person who is a problem-solver.

• An effective communicator.

• Able to effectively convey ideas and engage in meaningful conversations.

• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, compliance, and InfoSec professionals to establish and maintain a company-wide data governance program, which includes assisting with data classification and the implementation of record retention and purging efforts across the enterprise.

• Conduct assessments and audits of applications, programs, systems, products, and services and help drive forward enhancements targeted at complying with applicable data security laws and regulations.

• Ensure appropriate data retention policies are applied so that data is properly disposed.

• Identify strategic priorities, objectives, and milestones, including staying current with emerging legislation, regulations, and law around data classification, retention, and security.

• Lead the implementation of tools to automate efficient and scalable data retention and cybersecurity processes.

You have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Business or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with demonstrated experience in data governance and/or records management is preferred.

• Must be organized, results-driven and proactive.

• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.

• A demonstrated history of growth, innovation, problem solving and client service.

• A desire to lead, inspire, motivate, and drive performance.

• Respect for diversity and ideas of others, willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment and motivation skills required.

• Strong project management skills.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, Hudson Yards, NYC

Travel to Guardian offices as requested by the People Leader

Salary Range:

$69,380.00 - $104,067.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

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