International Data & Privacy Attorney - Vice President

 

iCapital is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $176 billion in global client assets invested in 1,433 funds, as of December 2023.

iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for six consecutive years (2018-2023); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); and a three-time winner of MMI/Barron’s Solutions Provider award (See link below). 

 

About the Role

iCapital is looking to hiring a Data Attorney to join the Legal team with a focus on data rights (both fund-related and personal) matters. The ideal candidate is able to work across all functions, help manage external contractual relationships, and supervise outside counsel.  This role will work closely with both our General Counsel and Data Protection Officer within our Legal group and serve as local Deputy Data Protection Officer for the EU.

 

Responsibilities

• Help build, implement and manage privacy policies and practices for our global organization, with a “GDPR-first” approach to standardization (as adjusted for local jurisdiction requirements).
• Lead new market assessment for personal data issues: determine the specific data privacy requirements of new jurisdictions we do business and guide the teams as to what we can and cannot do from a personal data perspective.
• Draft and review complex, data-driven client agreements, including terms of service, privacy policies and commercial agreements.
• Handle client enquiries regarding data protection practices, withdrawal of information, right to be forgotten and related rights.  
• Manage client data rights tracking for new products and services (e.g., portfolio analytics, market insights, indices)
• Draft and review various contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Monitor the industry landscape to keep visibility on evolutions, trends and best practices related to data issues (e.g., expanding personal data rights, AI/ML regulations).
• Perform ad hoc research projects.

 

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience within a top-tier law firm and/or in-house in a data rights management or data protection role.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing in Portugal.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Willing to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.
• High level of integrity.
• Organized and detailed oriented with big picture capability.
• High level of integrity.
• Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability.

 

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