Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Technology and Data Privacy

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a seasoned Product Counsel to guide product teams through the lifecycle, from design to launch and ongoing operation.

You will embed privacy, data governance, security, and responsible AI considerations, review data flows and uses of data, and serve as the primary adviser on privacy, data licensing, and technology contracts for U.S. and international initiatives. Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and security to balance business goals with legal risk.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
5+ years of relevant legal experience advising on technology, privacy, data, and commercial matters.
Experience as a product counsel with expertise across product, privacy, AI and emerging technology related legal issues.
Superior business acumen with the ability to balance legal issues with business objectives.
Excellent attention to detail, judgment, flexibility, and dependability.
Effective communication with outside counsel, senior management, and business colleagues.
High standards of integrity and good judgment.
Commitment to producing high quality work.
Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
CIPM, CIPP/US, and/or CIPP/EU certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as product counsel to Product and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations from product design and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing operation
Embed privacy, data governance, security, and responsible AI considerations into products, features, platforms, and business initiatives
Review product functionality, data flows, user experiences, and proposed uses of data and AI to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions
Serve as subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on U.S. and international privacy, data governance, technology and data licensing, and AI implementation
Build operational and compliance requirements for internal and external data usage
Manage external privacy providers and software vendors and lead process enhancements
Collaborate with the technology and cybersecurity team, including the Chief Information Security Officer, on privacy and data governance risks
Lead negotiations for complex technology contracts and agreements, including SaaS, data and software licensing, and confidentiality agreements
Collaborate with Procurement to improve contract lifecycle management processes
Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy, and reputational risks
Present and defend positions to business team members and counterparties
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Product Counsel

Privacy Governance

Tech Contract Negotiation

SaaS Licensing

Data Licensing

AI Implementation

Contract Lifecycle

Communication

Attention to Detail

Integrity

CIPM Certification

Education

Juris Doctorate

CIPM Certification

CIPP/US

CIPP/EU

Tools

SaaS Agreements

Data Governance Tools

Privacy Management Software

Job description

Serve as product counsel to Product and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations from product design and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing operation
Embed privacy, data governance, security, and responsible AI considerations into products, features, platforms, and business initiatives
Review product functionality, data flows, user experiences, and proposed uses of data and AI to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions
Serve as subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on U.S. and international privacy, data governance, technology and data licensing, and AI implementation
Build operational and compliance requirements for internal and external data usage
Manage external privacy providers and software vendors and lead process enhancements
Collaborate with the technology and cybersecurity team, including the Chief Information Security Officer, on privacy and data governance risks
Lead negotiations for complex technology contracts and agreements, including SaaS, data and software licensing, and confidentiality agreements
Collaborate with Procurement to improve contract lifecycle management processes
Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy, and reputational risks
Present and defend positions to business team members and counterparties
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
5+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience advising on technology, privacy, data, and commercial matters
Experience as a product counsel with expertise across product, privacy, AI and emerging technology related legal issues
Superior business acumen with the ability to balance legal issues with business objectives
Excellent attention to detail, judgment, flexibility, and dependability
Effective communication skills with outside counsel, senior management, and business colleagues
High standards of integrity and good judgment
Commitment to producing high quality work
Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness when teaming with colleagues and stakeholders
CIPM, CIPP/US, and/or CIPP/EU certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. and international privacy, data governance, and technology licensing, with a strong focus on integrating legal considerations into product development and operations. Proven ability to balance legal risks with business objectives while leading negotiations for complex technology contracts.

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