Saks Global

Retail

LeadPrivacyCounsel

$205–282k Tennessee, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Privacy Counsel at Saks Global. Skills: Privacy law, Data security, Legal counsel. Provide legal guidance on privacy. Provide legal guidance on data security”

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

JD required, Member in good standing of the bar, 6-8 years legal counseling, Minimum 4 years privacy law, Communication skills, Analytical skills, Problem solving skills, Attention to detail, Ability to handle multiple tasks, Ability to prioritize workload, Ability to schedule workload

Nice to Have

In-house experience is a plus, Experience in retail, Experience in digital, Experience in B2C environment, CIPP/CIPM/CIPT certification

What You'll Do.

Provide legal guidance on privacy

Provide legal guidance on data security

Provide day-to-day counsel

Provide recommendations on policies

Provide recommendations on compliance protocols

Provide strategic advice on privacy risks

Provide strategic advice on security risks

Monitor global privacy requirements

Advise on emerging privacy laws

Advise on data security laws

Review agreements related to data

Review agreements related to privacy

Review agreements related to security

Draft agreements related to data

Draft agreements related to privacy

Draft agreements related to security

Draft data processing agreements

Draft 3rd party data transfer agreements

Draft 3rd party data protection agreements

Negotiate data processing agreements

Negotiate 3rd party data transfer agreements

Negotiate 3rd party data protection agreements

Assist with evaluation of policies

Assist with updating of policies

Assist with development of training programs

Conduct global privacy training

Manage incident response plans

Manage incident response processes

Drive implementation of initiatives

Develop project plans for changes

Respond to changes in laws

Support identification of data flows

Support documentation of data flow maps

Serve as primary manager of consumer request workflows

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Digital teams; Marketing teams; Tech teams; Information Security teams; Cross-functional teams; VP, Associate General Counsel; Tech security team

Communication Scope

Present legal advice

Process & Methodology

Project planning

Full Job Description

Salary Range $205,000 - $282,000* **_Job Description:_** **WHO WE ARE:** Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail. **YOU WILL BE:** The Lead Counsel, Privacy will provide Saks with legal guidance on enterprise privacy and data security practices and policies. In collaboration with Digital, Marketing, Tech, Information Security, and other cross-functional teams, the Lead Counsel, Privacy will be entrusted to provide day-to-day counsel as well as recommendations on policies/compliance protocols to protect Saks, its customers, its employees, and other third party partners. **YOU WILL DO:** * In partnership with the VP, Associate General Counsel, provide strategic advice to address privacy and security risks while supporting customer focus and business growth * Actively monitor and advise on global privacy requirements and compliance with emerging privacy and data security laws * Review/draft a variety of agreements related to data and privacy and security, including vendor and customer agreements * Draft and negotiate relevant data processing or other 3rd party data transfer or protection agreements * Assist with periodic evaluation and updating of business unit privacy policies * Assist with development of and conduct global privacy training programs that are tailored for audience and geography * Manage incident response plans and processes in partnership with the tech security team * Drive implementation of regulatory and compliance initiatives such as developing project plans to manage product-relat

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