Privacy and Compliance Analyst

Holland & Knight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical

dental and vision

life and AD&D insurance

401(k)

profit sharing

paid holidays

Job summary

Holland & Knight is seeking a Privacy and Compliance Analyst to support firm-wide data protection and privacy initiatives. The role requires familiarity with privacy laws, data protection, and third-party risk assessments, with exposure to AI privacy considerations.

The position will contribute to risk mitigation, compliance governance, and cross-functional collaboration across the firm in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2–4 years of professional compliance experience, including privacy and data protection.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clients, attorneys, cross-functional teams and leaders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and iManage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Firm's data protection initiatives and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments including client risk assessments and DPIAs.
• Investigate, inquire, and remediate issues related to privacy and compliance.
• Provide analysis and support for privacy by design, data minimization, and access controls.
• Develop and assist with corrective action plans.
• Monitor and audit processes involving personal information and compliance.
• Create and maintain procedural documentation for firm processes and initiatives.
• Serve as privacy and compliance resource to cross-functional teams and workgroups.

Skills

Effective communication

Research and analysis

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position may be filled out of our Operations Center (Tampa), or Dallas location.

General Description

We are seeking a Privacy and Compliance Analyst to join our team. The Privacy and Compliance Analyst will support a variety of firm-wide projects and initiatives for the team. The incumbent in this position should have an understanding and experience with data protection and privacy laws, compliance functions, clients and third-party risk assessments, and research evaluation.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Support the Firm's data protection initiatives and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments, which may include client risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, or artificial intelligence assessments.
• Conduct investigations, inquiries, and remediation efforts.
• Provide analysis and support of privacy and compliance initiatives such as privacy by design, data minimization, continuous improvement of access management and controls, and appropriate use, handling, and protection of personal information.
• Develop and assist with corrective action plans.
• Monitor and audit via variety of Firm processes involving personal information.
• Resolve internal audit findings and ensure all operational processes align with compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain procedural documentation for firm processes and initiatives.
• Participate in data protection controls strategy and the administration of privacy and security controls in support of the firm's regulatory and federal government requirements.
• Serve as a privacy and compliance resource to cross-functional teams and workgroups to continuously identify, improve, and monitor processes designed to mitigate risk of non-compliance.
• Assist with administrative and operational privacy and compliance program functions.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Effective communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Capable of rapid learning.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to manage deadlines in a dynamic, evolving, and regulated environment.
• Ability to identify risks and mitigation strategies, stay organized, and manage strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate critical program goals and promote privacy and risk aware culture.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-4 years of professional compliance experience, including familiarity with privacy and data protection.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients, internal attorneys, cross-functional teams, leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and iManage.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Knowledge or understanding of data protection principles.
• GRC experience.
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Privacy.
• Law firm experience.
• Industry standard certification such as CCEP, CIPP, CIPM, or other similar certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
• dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
• life and AD&D insurance
• short and long term disability insurance
• tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
• FSAs for dependent care
• health advocacy services
• behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• backup dependent care
• senior care planning support
• resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
• paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents

Equal Opportunity Statement

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.

Holland & Knight is proud of having built one of the largest, most respected law firms in the world today. Holland & Knight has been advising clients for more than 130 years and has approximately 2,200 lawyers across the U.S. and in five international offices. Holland & Knight services clients globally. Known for our extraordinary legal service to clients, our culture of excellence, and our commitment to the communities in which we work, we are a firm of people who truly believe in what we do. We invite you to experience what Holland & Knight has to offer. It takes more than lawyers to build a great law firm and, as a result, the firm employs more than 1,700 business professionals. Business professionals play a pivotal role in the firm by planning and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the firm’s capabilities and drive growth. The firm employs business professionals in many different areas, including technology innovation, pricing, business development, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, information governance, cybersecurity, information technology, talent development, compliance, office administration, communications, and project management, just to name a few. Additionally, the firm employs many paralegals and practice assistants who directly support our lawyers and clients. Together, these roles form the infrastructure that allows our lawyers to focus on providing exceptional client service.