Paralegal, Contract Manager and Data Privacy

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The below requirements may be substituted for an equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contract Manager Duties

• Assist in the negotiation and management of the complete lifecycle of contracts – including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Works, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Data Privacy Agreements and others;
• Draft new templates, edit existing templates, and update clause libraries as needs arise;
• Serve on the contracts team, managing the process and policies of contract management throughout the business;
• Serve as subject matter expert of the contract lifecycle management tool, including workflow building, troubleshooting and archiving;
• Develop and give training on contract policies, use of the contract lifecycle management tool, and negotiation;
• Partner cross-functionally with all internal departments to identify and manage risk within contracts.

• Data Privacy and Protection Duties

• Drafting and review of Data Protection Agreements;
• Reviewing and investigating responses to and actions surrounding Data Privacy Impact Assessments;
• Tracking and researching data privacy and protection laws internationally;
• Support the Data Privacy Attorney in drafting, reviewing and editing data privacy internal and external policies;
• Participates and leads in various Data Privacy and Protection projects, including cross-functional duties;
• Support the Data Privacy Attorney in developing and leading training to educate the business on data privacy and protection laws and internal policies.

Desired Functional Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook skills;
• Proficient in research and analysis to provide recommendations;
• Advanced interpersonal and time-management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience with Privacy Tools (OneTrust, preferably) and Contract Lifecycle Management Tools (Ironclad, preferably).

Desired Education, Experience And Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Prior experience as a Contract Manager or Paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting;
• Knowledge of relevant global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards;
• 2–3 years of experience in global privacy, data protection, or risk/governance roles and/or 2-3 years’ experience negotiating and editing contracts;
• Certification a plus: AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/AI, CIPM, or equivalent.