Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy

Job Title:Senior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy

Career Level:Senior Manager

Career Track:Corporate Function

Skill Track:Legal
Job

Summary:
The Senior Legal Counsel –Data Privacy – is a full-time senior manager role filled by a seasoned data privacy professional. The role sits within Accenture's Ethics & Compliance function in Legal, reports to the Global Data Privacy - Governance & Risk Function Lead (who oversees Data Privacy Governance and Risk for Accenture globally) and is a member of the Global Data Privacy Function leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Data Privacy (DP) Policy, International Data Transfer and Certifications function within Accenture's Governance & Risk Functional Area. This Lead is responsible, in particular, for Accenture's DP management system, core privacy policies, including enterprise certifications and international transfers including our Binding Corporate Rules.

Work closely with the Governance & Risk Function Lead and other Function Area leads to set strategic direction, provide oversight and leadership to the DP function, and drive execution of the team's priorities,

Effectively lead a team of DP professionals in remote locations, ensuring engagement, development, business focus and the delivery of pragmatic advice.

Support the DP V&A Team and support Process Excellence initiatives within Governance & Risk and across Global Data Privacy

Maintain and enhance Accenture's data privacy management system and associated governance tasks in alignment with DP Governance & Risk Function Lead; develop, align and implement strategy and policies for data privacy, including Accenture's core Data Privacy policy, and maintain our enterprise-wide ISO 27701 certifications.

Assist G&R Function Lead in executing strategy for external relations in data privacy (by region), in alignment with Government Relations team

Oversee and enhance Accenture's international data transfers approach, including our Binding Corporate Rules and Accenture Privacy Agreements; lead implementation of Binding Corporate Rules for Processors, and development of APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules

Assist ns support G&R Function Lead to manage and oversee process for the identification and assessment of new laws, regulatory guidance and select case law and their impact on our and our clients' business, and support implementation, including in relation to transfer impact assessments

In support of other Function Areas of the DP team, provide expert consultancy and advice to Legal, business and corporate functions in respect of data privacy, compliance and associated risks and opportunities

Relationships:

Reports to:Governance & Risk Function Lead - Data Privacy.

Key Relationships:

Legal, including Government Relations, Sales & Delivery, Employment Law, Offerings, Geographic Support;

Corporate Functions;

Geographic leadership and the Data Privacy Officer network;

Related subject matter experts (e.g. security professionals, PCI, government compliance, certification SMEs);

Industry bodies including business/trade associations, external counsel;

Privacy professionals at client and peer companies; and

Regulatory and select legislative points of contact.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: University degree (Master or comparable level) – legal degree preferred but not a must. FIP/CIPP/CIPM or comparable certifications required.
Work Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in global data privacy function preferably in a major law firm and/or multinational corporation. Prior role in regulatory environment or trade association and roles documenting strong project management and organizational skills would be considered a plus. Experience and expertise with major national data privacy legislation, in particular in the European Union, and cross border issues. Experience in monitoring trends and developments and translating those into actionable projects.

Work Requirements: Occasional travel required as needed. Must have ability to effectively work and manage resources remotely.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Demonstrated command of data privacy, data security, and related laws and regulations, including cross border aspects;

Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to articulate company vision and policy, operationalize and implement strategy, and to seek out areas of risk and priority;

Familiarity with ISO 27001/27701 certification;

A network of industry and data privacy regulatory contacts;

Strong organizational and project management skills and ability to deliver results;

Demonstrated ability to identify, understand and assess trends, and curiosity for learning about new technology;

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management and staff, work cross-culturally, and represent Accenture externally;

Confidence and credibility in dealing with internal management, senior personnel at client and peer companies, data privacy regulators, and industry bodies;

Ability to consistently apply good judgment.