Senior Counsel – Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

This role will oversee legal aspects of privacy and cybersecurity compliance throughout the Company’s global organization. It will also serve as a key member of the commercial Legal team, supporting appliance sales, including the US Sales and International Sales functions.

Position

Senior Counsel – Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Location

USA, Louisville, KYUSA, Chicago, IL, USA, Cincinnati, OH, USA, Columbus, OH, USA, Detroit, MI, USA, Indianapolis, IN, USA, Nashville, TN

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Privacy

   

• Develop and implement a global privacy strategy that aligns with Company’s objectives, relevant laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead the Company’s Privacy Committee and Executive Privacy Council.
• Provide legal advice on privacy-related matters, including compliance with global privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Draft and review privacy policies, procedures, internal and external facing privacy notices to ensure compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for privacy and security-related customer and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Develop data governance and classification standards with Company’s information technology team.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as legal, information technology, engineering, and business units, to resolve complex privacy and risk management issues and to assess cybersecurity measures and response protocols.
• Stay informed of changes and developments in privacy laws, regulations, standards, and guidance, and communicate these changes effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Educate and train employees in data privacy and cybersecurity to foster a culture of security and privacy.
• Facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new products, programs, agreements, and initiatives, and update risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.
• Lead and manage outside counsel relationships, as necessary.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with active bar membership, in good standing, in any US state.
• 10+ years practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Confident, positive, initiative-taking creative thinker with effective critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively.
• 7+ years of privacy legal work experience
• Demonstrated analytical experience, including assessing risk from a privacy and data protection perspective.
• Comprehensive understanding of US and international data privacy and security laws (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, HIPAA).
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CIPP and/or CIPM.
• 2+ years at a large law firm advising on data privacy matters and 5+ years at an in-house corporation advising on privacy matters.

Experience with the following subject matters:

• Privacy data governance strategies to meet global legal requirements, industry standards, and customer requirements, especially in the areas of emerging technologies, products, and services.
• In-house practice supporting privacy and product distribution for a major manufacturing company.
• UCC contract negotiation and drafting agreements.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

*This role can be remote in the US, working EST hours. Relocation support is available for candidates interested in relocation to Louisville, KY.

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