Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy & AI at Global Payments

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Payments, Financial Services, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent degree (such as a master in law) with strong academic performance
3+ years experience practicing law in a relevant field
Licensed to practice law in the US, UK, or a member state of the European Union
Deep subject matter expertise with at least one major data privacy framework such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), or the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Experience interpreting regulatory guidance and drafting relevant privacy notices, policies, and procedures
Experience advising corporate clients regarding compliance matters
Experience negotiating and drafting contracts
Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with business partners across levels and show leadership

Responsibilities

Advise business teams (including marketing, sales, IT, and operations) regarding compliance with privacy, AI, and related laws and work collaboratively with Privacy Office peers to provide advice for projects with both regional and global scope
Advise on data protection terms in agreements including license, vendor, SaaS, technology, master services, confidentiality and other agreements
Advise and provide guidance on product strategy, considering data protection laws, customer and partner relationships, consumer rights, third-party rights and obligations, and business needs
Draft privacy policies, notices, related disclosures, disclaimers, FAQs and communications to support and enable business unit compliance
Perform privacy impact assessments, responsible AI assessments, and other governance tasks, and contribute to the maintenance of records of processing and the satisfaction of privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default requirements
Advise sales and marketing teams on compliance implications of various marketing initiatives including online advertising, behavioral advertising, affiliate marketing, mobile applications, social networking, email, SMS/text, and other consumer-facing communications
Work closely with Information Security, Data Governance, Risk, and Audit teams to identify and mitigate data protection compliance risks including issue-spotting and advising related to cybersecurity and data incidents

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Privacy LawAI RegulationData ProtectionGDPRCCPAContract NegotiationVendor AgreementsSaaS ContractsRegulatory ComplianceLegal Risk Assessment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this Senior Corporate Counsel role?

The role requires experience as a B2B software and/or financial services attorney with emphasis on compliance with consumer privacy and AI laws in the US, UK, or EU; experience in APAC is a plus. A demonstrated record of understanding regulatory requirements and advising business teams in a forward-looking, solution-oriented manner is valued.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The position is part of a collegial team of attorneys and other privacy professionals that form the Global Payments Privacy Office.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience advising business teams on privacy and AI compliance across US, UK, EU, and ideally APAC, with a forward-looking, solution-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate with business, technology, and privacy teams.