Counsel, Privacy Compliance and Operations, Americas

Company: Vans
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Counsel, Privacy Compliance and Operations, Americas
At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action.
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Privacy Compliance and Operations Counsel at VF looks a little like this:

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• Serve as an ambassador for Privacy by Design throughout VF and its brands, conducting training sessions and guiding teams on a wide variety of projects involving the processing of consumer or employee personal information.
  
• Assist in developing and executing policies, workstreams, strategies and tactics for the Privacy Program to best align with rapidly changing legal requirements, best practices, policies, and VF's evolving business models.
  
• Advance multiple privacy program workstreams and projects at the same time, while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
  
• Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and regulations and coordinate with privacy counsel in EMEA and APAC to ensure proper data processing and transfer between jurisdictions.
  
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, develop practical risk mitigation strategies, and communicate them to stakeholders.
  
• Develop privacy program training materials and proactively implement steps to generate privacy awareness throughout all levels of the organization.
  
• Handle escalations of Data Subject Requests and work with stakeholders to ensure that data registries are updated as new data processing initiatives are implemented.
  
• Support other attorneys on the Commercial team to facilitate the efficient negotiation of regional/national/global agreements to ensure compliance with VF's data protection requirements, policies, and practices.
  
• Develop and deliver internal policies and procedures pertaining to privacy practices.
  
• Address legal disputes relating to privacy, including directing outside counsel in litigation and mediation proceedings.
  
• Negotiate and advise on privacy and data security in vendor and merchant agreements, service contracts, and marketing agreements.
  
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the compliance landscape and relevant industries.
  
• Champion a culture of high data ethics standards and proactive identification of issues.
  
• This role will have 1 direct report.
  
  What do you need to succeed?
  
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  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
    
  • Juris Doctor ("JD") degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
    
  • Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar/jurisdiction.
    
  • 8+ years of experience with 2+ direct experience in privacy program management in a consumer-facing corporate environment preferred.
    
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional - US (CIPP/US) designation is strongly preferred.
    
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ecommerce, payment mechanisms, retail POS, social media, mobile apps, and digital marketing.
    
  • Strong end-user technology skills are required.
    
  • Demonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills.
    
  • Proficiency in using clear, concise and effective verbal and written communication skills.
    
  • Solid analytical skills and sound professional judgment.
    
  • Strong orientation towards teamwork and collaboration.
    
  • A deep commitment to continuously develop skills and knowledge.
    
  • Experience working with multiple, diverse teams at a global organization is preferred.
    
    Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
    
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    • Travel by air and overnight, as required, up to 10% of the time.
      
    • Lifting and/or bending, lifting 10lbs of weight.
      
    • Ability to work in an open office environment.
      
    • This role is hybrid, with the expectation that you will be in a VF office location at least three days per week.
      
      What do we offer you?
      At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
      Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.
      Now WE have a question for YOU.
      Are you in?
      Hiring Range: $144,000.00 USD - $180,000.00 USD annually
      Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan.
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