Corporate Counsel

CCS Cox Corporate Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 163 000 - 272 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible vacation

Seven paid holidays

Wellness time off

Bereavement leave

Leave to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Résumé du poste

Cox Enterprises is seeking a Corporate Counsel specialized in data licensing and governance to serve as a legal partner across teams handling data sourcing, licensing, use, and sharing. The role will negotiate data licensing terms, support data governance, and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for Cox Automotive's Data Strategy, Privacy and Cyber Security, you will work with product, technology, and business units to mitigate risk

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in at least one state; 3+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of six years negotiating complex data licensing agreements.
• Experience in data licensing, data governance, privacy, tech transactions, or product counseling preferred.
• Business-minded attorney with strong initiative and client-service mindset.

Responsabilités

• Provide timely legal advice on data licensing, governance, and related commercial terms to data teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate inbound/outbound data licensing and data-use agreements.
• Manage legal support for data licensing transactions and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Advise on compliance with data governance standards, privacy obligations, and regulatory risks.
• Engage with outside counsel efficiently and build strong internal relationships.

Connaissances

Six years data licensing negotiation

Data licensing

Privacy & compliance

Technology transactions

Data governance

Client counseling

Formation

Juris doctor (JD) degree

Description du poste

Company Cox Enterprises Job Family Group Legal Job Profile Corporate Counsel Management Level Sr Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % No Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $163,400.00 - $272,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description The Corporate Counsel – Data Licensing & Governance will serve as a legal partner to teams responsible for sourcing, licensing, using, sharing, and governing data across Cox products, services, platforms, and business operations. The candidate must be an experienced, independent generalist attorney who will be responsible for providing substantive legal advice and counsel to diverse teams negotiating and managing inbound and outbound data licensing arrangements, supporting data use and sharing initiatives, drafting and negotiating data-related contract terms, participating as the legal representative in data governance reviews, and assisting with risk mitigation and compliance with applicable laws, contractual obligations, and internal data governance standards. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel for Cox Automotive's Data Strategy, Privacy and Cyber Security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely advice and counsel on a broad range of day-to-day operational legal topics and larger strategic initiatives to management and teams responsible for acquiring, licensing, using, sharing, and commercializing data.
• Establish and maintain detailed knowledge of Cox's products, services, brands, data assets, data flows, and data-driven business initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate inbound and outbound data licensing agreements, data use terms, data sharing terms, and related commercial contract provisions.
• Manage legal support for data licensing transactions, including intake, issue spotting, negotiation strategy, escalation, and coordination with business stakeholders.
• Participate as the legal representative in data governance reviews, providing guidance on permitted uses, restrictions, consent requirements, contractual limitations, privacy obligations, security considerations, and regulatory risk.
• Advise business teams on the development, deployment, and enhancement of data-enabled products, analytics offerings, integrations, partnerships, and customer solutions.
• Review data-related product documentation, customer-facing materials, data descriptions, disclosures, and operational processes for alignment with legal requirements and approved data use parameters.
• Manage legal support for data supplier, data customer, data partner, and platform integration agreements.
• Advise business teams as to compliance with applicable data governance standards, privacy requirements, contractual data restrictions, and approved use cases.
• Partner with internal business clients to develop and execute action plans in order to resolve issues presented in areas of responsibility.
• Assist with training client groups as needed to support compliant, consistent, and business-aligned use of licensed and internally governed data.
• Develop strong relationships with internal contacts, including, but not limited to: leadership and business management, other in-house attorneys, Privacy, Compliance, Litigation, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Security, Risk Management, Finance, Product, Technology, and other appropriate departments to ensure a high level of service and anticipate special issues.
• Identify and help to address difficult data licensing, data governance, and data use issues that may not be solved using existing practices and procedures; respond and adapt to changing conditions or circumstances, requiring enterprise alignment and new approaches; identify and engage business clients in opportunities to improve efficient delivery of legal services.
• Engage and manage outside counsel in an effective and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE)

• Juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active/licensed member in good standing of at least one state bar and three years of work experience.
• Minimum of six years of experience negotiating complex data licensing agreements.
• Prior experience with data licensing, data commercialization, data governance, privacy, technology transactions, product counseling, or related legal support preferred.
• Business-minded attorney with strong initiative, a "can-do" attitude, executive presence, excellent client counseling, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, who likes working side-by-side with business, product, technology, privacy, compliance, and governance teams and is receptive to all views and feedback.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including agreements involving data access, data use, data restrictions, data sharing, integrations, analytics, or technology-enabled services.
• Experience in the automotive, data, analytics, or software industry is a plus.
• Ability to manage outside counsel.
• A focus on client needs with a commitment to timing, quality, and client service while handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and follow through on numerous projects.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Cox brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.