Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Digital

Shiseido Americas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/Disability Insurance

401K with 6% match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Product Discounts

Job summary

Shiseido Americas is seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel to join its legal team in New York. The role focuses on privacy, data protection, and digital legal matters across a portfolio of prestige brands including Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS, and Drunk Elephant.

Qualified candidates have a J.D., bar admission in New York or another state, and 5-7 years of experience in privacy law, preferably with consumer brands. The position is based in New York with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in one or more states, including New York.
• Minimum 5-7 years of legal experience.
• Familiarity with consumer-facing businesses, preferably in beauty, personal care, CPG, or luxury goods.
• Strong working knowledge of current privacy/data protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR) and digital/technology contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. and global privacy/data protection regulations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of privacy compliance programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements and digital/technology contracts (SaaS, AI, eCommerce, CRM).
• Collaborate with IT, Digital Transformation, and Marketing teams on data governance.
• Support the General Counsel in defending privacy-related litigation.

Skills

Privacy law

Contract negotiation

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Digital

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

New York, United States

Not specified (Base pay varies by location/experience; includes bonus program and benefits)

J.D. from an accredited law school; Bar admission in good standing in one or more states, including New York; Minimum 5-7 years of experience (ideally a mix of in-house and law firm); Familiarity with consumer-facing businesses (beauty, personal care, CPG, or luxury goods); Strong working knowledge of privacy/data protection laws.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of Shiseido Company Limited, is seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel to join its legal team in New York. This role focuses on privacy, data protection, and digital legal matters, supporting a portfolio of prestige beauty brands including Clé de Peau Beauté, NARS, and Drunk Elephant.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Bar admission in good standing in one or more states, including New York.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of legal experience, ideally a mix of in-house and law firm roles.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with consumer-facing businesses, preferably in beauty, personal care, CPG, or luxury goods.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of current privacy/data protection laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR) and digital/technology contracts.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise on U.S. and global privacy/data protection regulations (CCPA/CPRA, PCI DSS, GDPR, Canada, Brazil).
• Lead the development and maintenance of privacy compliance programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements and digital/technology contracts (SaaS, AI, eCommerce, CRM).
• Collaborate with IT, Digital Transformation, and Marketing teams on data governance.
• Support the General Counsel in defending privacy-related litigation (CIPA, TCPA, Web ADA).
• Provide formal and informal training to cross-functional teams on privacy compliance.
• Base Pay: Varies based on geographic location, experience, and skills.
• Bonus: Participation in a bonus program with overachievement potential.
• Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/Disability Insurance, 401K with 6% match, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and Product Discounts.