Privacy Counsel

Summary

Join CLEAR as their Privacy Counsel and work collaboratively with various teams to integrate Privacy by Design into new products and services. You will be responsible for handling privacy inquiries, providing legal counsel on regulatory developments, designing and enhancing the company's privacy framework, and ensuring international compliance. Success will be measured by the successful incorporation of CLEAR Privacy Principles, acting as a thought partner on privacy matters, and evolving existing compliance and training programs. This role requires extensive experience in privacy law and compliance, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. CLEAR offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house, with knowledge of and experience with privacy regulatory and legal frameworks including CCPA and GDPR
• Working directly with non-lawyers to minimize and resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Motivated by responsibility and autonomy to solve problems
• Providing proactive, pragmatic legal counseling to business partners
• Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions
• Business communication and analytical skills, as well as a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

• Own privacy and data protection-related inquiries from external stakeholders, senior leadership, and across the company, providing strategic and practical advice on legal requirements and compliance
• Provide counsel on regulatory developments, including the ongoing monitoring and tracking of trends in privacy and security laws, enforcement, regulations, and public policy
• Design, implement and enhance the company’s privacy framework, including policies, processes and procedures, and conduct awareness and training efforts to enhance team members' understanding of data privacy obligations and compliance, data privacy policies, data handling practices and procedures
• Scope international privacy compliance requirements to support our expanding business, and collaborate with technology and product stakeholders to ensure that CLEAR meets those requirements
• Own implementation of compliant solutions to existing and new legislative and regulatory developments to ensure ongoing compliance
• Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of data protection templates and assist as needed with other privacy-related contractual terms with vendors, partners, and customers

Preferred Qualifications

CIPP-US or related certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Meals and snacks
• Stipend and reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
• Flexible time off
• Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Annual bonuses
• Commission
• Restricted Stock Units