Legal 4 - Privacy and Data Protection Manager

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Legal 4 - Privacy and Data Protection Manager in Plano, TX. The role supports the Head of Privacy for day-to-day operations of the Privacy and Data Security Compliance Program across North America and affiliates, on a fully onsite 6-month contract.

Responsibilities include updating privacy policies, managing the US Privacy Rights Portal, conducting risk assessments, audits, data mapping, and training programs. Strong communication and project management are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–10 years of privacy and data protection experience.
• Understanding of privacy and information security frameworks.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Project management skills (strongly desired).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Self-starter comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the North American Privacy and Data Security Compliance Program.
• Prepare, manage, and update privacy and data protection policies and procedures, as well as functional and operational process documentation.
• Manage all aspects of the US Consumer Privacy Rights Portal, including consumer rights requests, back-end service integrations, and regular reporting to management.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and data request reviews, assist with privacy-related internal and external audits, and support business teams with data mapping.
• Respond to consumer complaints and inquiries, and manage the consumer-facing North American privacy webform and email mailboxes.
• Support privacy and data security training and awareness efforts.
• Monitor emerging legislation, regulations, and industry practices and trends, and recommend policies and procedures to management.
• Liaise with Data Protection/Privacy teams in Korea and other regions globally as needed.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory analysis

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal 4 - Privacy and Data Protection Manager

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

LOCATION

Plano, Texas, 75023

COMPENSATION

$64.75 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 40 hours

Fully onsite

CONTRACT TERM

6 months contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Legal 4 - Privacy and Data Protection Manager

This role assists the Head of Privacy with the day-to-day operations of the Privacy and Data Security Compliance Program, covering the company's North American business and its affiliates and subsidiaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the North American Privacy and Data Security Compliance Program
• Prepare, manage, and update privacy and data protection policies and procedures, as well as functional and operational process documentation
• Manage all aspects of the US Consumer Privacy Rights Portal, including consumer rights requests, back-end service integrations, and regular reporting to management
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and data request reviews, assist with privacy-related internal and external audits, and support business teams with data mapping
• Respond to consumer complaints and inquiries, and manage the consumer-facing North American privacy webform and email mailboxes
• Support privacy and data security training and awareness efforts
• Monitor emerging legislation, regulations, and industry practices and trends, and recommend policies and procedures to management
• Liaise with Data Protection/Privacy teams in Korea and other regions globally as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5–10 years of privacy and data protection experience
• Understanding of privacy and information security frameworks
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex privacy and data protection laws and regulations
• Project management skills (strongly desired)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Self-starter comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

MUST HAVE

• Privacy and data protection experience
• Knowledge of privacy and security frameworks
• Project management skills (strongly desired)