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Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Compliance

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Dec 6, 2022

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for an experienced attorney specializing in privacy and compliance to support our global expansion and development of new products and services. You will ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks by serving as the primary point of contact for privacy and consumer protection matters and collaborating with the Legal team, as well as internal and external stakeholders. This is a critical position on the Legal team reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel and Labor.

Motivational Fit:
  • You enjoy the mix of independent work, team collaboration and client interaction.
  • You are comfortable navigating grey areas, for example, advising and recommending options versus providing definitive answers.
  • You enjoy specializing in privacy while assisting the team on other matters when needed.


Responsibilities:
  • Ensure company compliance with all applicable laws and regulations by tracking and analyzing current and emerging domestic and global privacy, data security, and consumer legislation and recommending necessary changes to company practices.
  • Advise on complex issues emerging from the development and marketing of products and technologies, including privacy, data security, and consumer protection (including required marketing disclosures), by researching regulatory requirements and analyzing potential legal risks.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy laws by reviewing products' terms of service, privacy policies, end user licensing agreements, and public-facing collateral, as well as drafting and negotiating contracts with customers, partners, and vendors.
  • Contribute to creating, improving, and enforcing data security policies, standards, and practices that are compliant with global legal requirements, by collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization.
  • Advise on security incident response (preparedness, investigation, communication, remediation), breach notification requirements, bug bounty/vulnerability management programs, and third-party security assessments by partnering with Post's Information Security team.
  • Conduct privacy due diligence reviews, privacy impact assessments, and integration plans for potential partnerships.
  • Improve company's privacy-by-design legal, business, and technical infrastructure requirements and controls by collaborating with Post's Information Security and Engineering teams.
  • Assist the Legal team on other matters as needed.
  • Maintain subject matter expertise by attending professional conferences and workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.


Requirements:
  • JD degree and at least 5 years of experience counseling clients on privacy and data security matters as an in-house or law firm attorney
  • Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law) required
  • Knowledge of global privacy and data security laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for media, ecommerce, ad tech, and Internet companies
  • Experience counseling and working closely with Information Security teams, including managing security incidents and incident response teams
  • Experience advising on domestic and global privacy and data security issues, including the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, Section 5 of the FTC Act relating to privacy, anti-spam laws, cookies regulation, and the CCPA
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various types of stakeholders (business, lawyers, customers, and vendors) on complex, multifaceted issues
  • Ability to handle sensitive information
  • Experience in contract drafting and negotiations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently


#LI-Hybrid

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
  • Robust mental health resources
  • Backup care and caregiver concierge services
  • Gender affirming services
  • Pet insurance
  • Free Post digital subscription
  • Leadership and career development programs


Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

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1301 K Street, N.W.
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