Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Digital

Brobston Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K with 6% Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Shiseido Americas seeks a mid-level Corporate Counsel to join a small, agile legal team focusing on privacy, data protection, and digital matters, while supporting broader commercial contracting needs.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years’ experience, a J.D., NY bar admission, and a practical, business-minded approach to privacy and vendor negotiations in a fast-paced, brand-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience, ideally a mix of in-house and law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in NY or another state in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of privacy/data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience counseling cross-functional teams on privacy and digital matters.
• Experience with commercial contracts and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. privacy/data protection laws and global privacy standards.
• Lead development and maintenance of privacy compliance programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, e-commerce, Brand Marketing, Legal, and global teams.
• Review and draft privacy-related policies and procedures.
• Negotiate data protection clauses and data processing agreements.
• Stay abreast of evolving privacy laws and provide training on compliance.
• Support defense in privacy-related claims and cyber security initiatives.
• Draft and advise on digital and technology agreements.

Skills

Privacy/Data Protection knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Strong communication

Independent/work autonomy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

SaaS contracts

Job description

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a mid-level Corporate Counsel to join our small but nimble legal team. This role will focus primarily on privacy, data protection, and digital legal matters, while also supporting broader commercial contracting needs. The ideal candidate will bring a practical, business-oriented approach and thrive in a fast-paced, brand-driven environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Advise on U.S. privacy/data protection laws, regulations, and standards (e.g. CCPA/CPRA; PCI DSS), as well as global data privacy laws and regulations, particularly those most germane to the Company’s regional footprint (e.g., Canada and Brazil) and have a working understanding of the laws and regulations in other key jurisdictions (e.g., GDPR).
• Lead development, implementation and maintenance of privacy compliance programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Americas Digital Transformation, e-commerce, Brand Marketing, Legal, and global counterparts on data collection, use, and governance matters.
• Review and draft privacy related policies and procedures.
• Integration and negotiation of data protection clauses or data processing agreements in contracts with service providers, vendors, and other partners.
• Stay abreast of ever-changing laws and regulations in privacy and digital space and take proactive steps to ensure business remains compliant.
• Provide formal and informal training to cross-functional teams and partners on privacy compliance including emerging laws and regulations.
• Provide support to G.C. in defense of adversarial claims and litigation of privacy related matters (e.g., CIPA; web ADA, TCPA).
• Lend support on cyber security initiatives, external threats, and incident response.
• Review, draft, negotiate and advise on digital and technology agreements, including SaaS, eCommerce services, CRM, data processing, analytics, AI, corporate media, and digital innovations and applications.
• Review, draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of complex legal agreements.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience, ideally a mix of in-house and law firm.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission, in good standing, in one or more states, including New York.
• Familiarity with consumer-facing businesses, preferably in beauty, personal care, CPG, or luxury goods.
• Strong working knowledge of current privacy/data protection laws and regulations.
• Extensive experience counseling cross functional teams, including brand teams, on privacy/data protection and digital matters.
• Experience with commercial contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Practical business minded approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities; comfortable working independently.
• Open to continuous learning, both inside and outside traditional subject matter expertise.
• Willingness to lean in on projects that involve diverse subject matters.

#LI-Hybrid #Nylaw

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job‑specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): 117,000 - 175,500