Senior Legal Counsel Privacy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Headquartered in Plano Texas Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation is a leader in mobile technologies consumer electronics home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. Weve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves relentless pioneers that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of todays technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services including mobile devices home appliances home entertainment 5G networks and digital displays. As EPAs ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Partner SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products practices and operations.People Excellence Change Integrity Co-prosperity
Role and Responsibilities
Samsung is looking for an experienced highly organized detail-oriented attorney to support Samsungs businesses on privacy and data security compliance matters.
The role will report to the Head of Privacy and will work in an ongoing and collaborative way with all business units including business legal marketing HR and other teams in carrying out her or his responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role must have deep substantive knowledge of online privacy issues as well as strong transactional skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Counsel and support Samsung businesses on all privacy matters ensuring compliance with CCPA COPPA and other relevant state and federal privacy laws and regulations
- Track and advise on legal regulatory and policy developments relating to data collection and use online privacy healthcare tracking and analytics advanced advertising and related issues
- Develop and implement comprehensive privacy policies and procedures
- Conduct data privacy impact assessments and other analyses of personal data usage
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate privacy considerations into business processes and projects
- Stay abreast of regulatory developments and enforcement actions related to privacy and data protection
- Manage data breach response and notification processes
- Provide training and raise awareness on privacy and data protection issues among employees
- Represent the company in privacy-related matters and liaise with regulatory authorities
- Drafting and negotiating vendor and customer contracts and counseling the business with respect to privacy and information security issues
- Partner with Samsungs Korea Headquarter (HQ) Privacy team to support the rollout of local privacy initiatives and assist with projects as needed
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor is required
- Licensed to practice law of a US state bar in good standing
- 5-8 years total legal work experience with at least three years at a large law firm or in-house advising on data privacy matters
- Comprehensive understanding of U.S. data privacy and security laws (e.g. CPRA COPPA TCPA)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as CIPP CIPM
- Experience with issues regarding Artificial Intelligence childrens data and consumer health information
- Solid knowledge of online advertising and data solutions (e.g. use of cookies and cookie alternatives programmatic advertising data management platforms data suppliers)
- Demonstrated analytical experience including experience assessing risk from a privacy and data protection perspective
- Ability to multitask and to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to formulate creative solutions to accomplish business objectives
- Ability to navigate highly matrixed and complex organizations successfully as part of a team
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Life @ Samsung - @ Samsung - full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Employee Purchase Program Tuition Assistance (after 6 months) Paid Time Off Student Loan Program (after 6 months) Wellness Incentives and many addition regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation based on company division and individual performance.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC