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Join our dynamic legal team at Cox Enterprises as a Corporate Counsel, Divisional Privacy. In this pivotal role, you will support the legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs related to privacy across multiple divisions and affiliates. This is a unique opportunity to provide expert legal advice on privacy laws, regulations, and data protection while shaping the company's privacy practices. The Corporate Counsel, Divisional Privacy, will report to a Senior Corporate Counsel, Divisional Privacy Lead, and will be a pivotal contributor to the overall legal and privacy strategy of Cox Enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on privacy laws and regulations for one or more divisions.
• Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures in response to legal and business changes.
• Support the creation and maintenance of comprehensive privacy compliance programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide best practices.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Offer timely and effective legal counsel on sensitive and complex privacy matters.
• Advise on privacy considerations for new products, services, market penetrations, and emerging technologies such as AI.
• Review and negotiate privacy-related contracts and agreements.
• Interpret and advise on privacy laws, regulations, and updates.
• Conduct privacy legal reviews to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Provide privacy training and education to division employees.
• Address privacy-related inquiries and complaints.
• Collaborate with division business leaders to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address privacy-related issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law, with at least 3 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and operational issues. Experience in the telecommunications and automotive industries is a plus. Knowledge of international privacy laws is also beneficial.
• Relevant certification in privacy (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels effectively.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, databases, privacy management software, and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

Personal Attributes

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strategic thinker capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment

• Office setting with the possibility of remote work arrangements.
• Travel up to 5% may be required to support business needs.
• Flexible work hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines or handle urgent matters.

USD 156,200.00 - 260,400.00

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $156,200.00 - $260,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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