Associate Counsel Privacy
NationwideAbout the role
The ideal candidate will be in Columbus, however team is open to this role being a remote/work from home position. Privacy experience in Financial Services is Preferred!
*The ideal candidate will have the preferred experience and skills below:
1) Substantive data protection and data privacy experience, and in-depth knowledge of U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, GLBA, TCPA). Experience with GDPR a plus.
2) Experience implementing the intricacies of US privacy laws, particularly in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
3) Experience providing legal advice and guidance regarding privacy compliance, privacy impact assessments, development of privacy frameworks, development of safeguards, and other related matters.
4) Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with non-lawyers.
5) High comfort level with technology, and an understanding of how privacy laws impact, and are impacted by, technology.
6) A data privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/US) would be ideal.
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Job Description Summary
Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support business objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the strong legal and analytical skills needed to provide counsel and advocacy to our team, as well as to company leaders and associates, we want to know more about you!We provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work. As Counsel, you'll provide legal services to one or more assigned areas, working primarily with Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) leaders and business partners. We'll count on you to work on routine to more complex matters and/or projects, with supportive supervision, to address legal questions or issues.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Manages legal matters regularly that are routine, as well as some more complex issues. Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business initiatives, processes and needs.
Researches legal precedents and regulations, defines legal and factual issues, drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions.
Builds relationships and provides legal counsel primarily to other attorneys and business partners on legal matters within an area of expertise.��
Assists with the effective resolution of routine to complex issues. May have occasional interaction with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization.
Keeps appropriate business partners and leaders advised of key issues that impact them. Stays informed of new legislative, regulatory, and case law activity in area of expertise.
Works as a team member on multiple group/client assignments.
Leads teams on tasks, projects or assignments as needed. May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural, business or legal issues.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: May report to AVP / Managing Counsel/Senior Counsel/Counsel.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
License/Certification/Designation: Associates reporting within Nationwide’s Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) who are functioning in attorney roles must be fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.
Experience: Proven legal expertise. Typically, four or more years of relevant legal experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Has a
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