Associate Counsel - Privacy

4 days ago

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

Code.org

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Coding • Teacher professional development • K-12 education • Computer science education • STEM

51 - 200

💰 Grant on 2022-06

Description

• Code.org is looking for an Associate Counsel, Privacy with significant data privacy and security experience in an online product-focused environment; meaningful experience with US and international privacy (e.g., GDPR) and/or K-12 education technology are strongly preferred. • In this role, you will lead Code.org’s privacy work to ensure we comply with all applicable domestic and international legislation (e.g., student privacy, donor privacy, etc.) and regulatory requirements and support the organization’s data security team. • Additionally, you will manage Code.org’s day-to-day legal needs by providing strategic advice and guidance on a variety of legal issues, such as service provider reviews, contract negotiations, and legislative analysis. • As the sole in-house legal role, this is a hands-on position with high visibility and interaction across Code.org teams.

Requirements

• A JD degree and a U.S. state bar membership in good standing • A minimum of 5 years of combined experience as an attorney (law firm, government, in-house) with a practice emphasis on data privacy and security • CIPP(US) privacy certification • Demonstrated experience in evaluating and balancing legal and business risks and providing actionable legal and risk mitigation advice in a fast-paced, ambiguous, informal work environment • Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly explain legal issues to non-legal audiences • Demonstrated experience driving, prioritizing, and effectively managing cross-functional initiatives, and an ability to work both independently and with multi-stakeholder teams • Demonstrated experience with contract negotiation and drafting • Working knowledge (through practice in previous roles) of key data privacy laws and concepts, including FERPA and state student privacy laws, COPPA, CCPA/CPRA and other generally applicable state privacy laws, FTC Act, and GDPR • Experience with, or willingness to quickly learn, the student data privacy and K-12 education technology privacy environment • Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail • Exemplary personal and professional integrity, sound and practical business judgment, and strong ethical compass; exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Benefits

• Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment • Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment • Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation annually, sick leave, and 'winter break' office closure the two weeks that include Christmas and New Years • Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents • Option to participate in 403b retirement plan • Annual professional development stipend • The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science