Senior Privacy Counsel

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to address privacy and security risks while supporting customer focus and business growth
• Monitor and advise on global privacy requirements and compliance with emerging privacy and data security laws
• Review/draft a variety of agreements related to data and privacy and security, including vendor and customer agreements
• Draft and negotiate relevant data processing or other 3rd party data transfer or protection agreements
• Aid with periodic evaluation and updating of business unit privacy policies
• Aid with development of and conduct global privacy training programs that are tailored for audience and geography
• Manage incident response plans and processes in partnership with the tech security team
• Drive implementation of regulatory and compliance initiatives such as developing project plans to manage product-related changes or respond to changes in applicable laws
• Serve as primary manager of all consumer request workflows for different consumer rights

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the bar. Practicing lawyer with 6-8 years of experience; with requisite minimum of 4 years at a reputable law firm providing legal counseling primarily on privacy matters. In-house experience is a plus but not required.
• Extensive data privacy knowledge and experience is essential; an interest in retail, digital and/or experience within a B2C environment is desirable.
• CIPP/CIPM/CIPT certification (or equivalent) is also desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; the ability to present clear and practical legal advice; the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize and schedule workload.
• Team-oriented and have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
• The ability to make reasoned decisions/recommendations and provide sound legal advice while considering the needs of the business.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the agility to thrive in a dynamic and hyper-growth environment.

Skills

• Data privacy knowledge and experience
• Strategic advice on privacy and security risks
• Legal drafting and negotiation
• Global privacy compliance
• Incident response management
• Training program development
• Consumer rights management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)