Privacy Counsel

Job Description

This position will require you to be in Cleveland, OH
We are in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH

The Privacy Counsel's responsibilities include overseeing OverDrive’s comprehensive privacy framework and enables OverDrive to strategically manage risk and proactively provide solutions on data privacy matters. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of OverDrive’s privacy program including response to inquiries and identified issues. The Privacy Counsel will work across the organization closely with an extended team of technical, legal, and operations resources to lead privacy program projects and related operational programs.

Responsibilities:

• Write / revise and communicate internal privacy and data governance polices, standards, and procedures and support compliance.
• Support compliance with state, federal, and international data privacy laws (e.g. GDPR CCPA), regulations, and self-regulatory regimes, including enforceable commitments made in external-facing privacy statements. Develop and administer any regional or country-level privacy policies and standards and facilitate the continuous improvement of policies and standard operating procedures for the protection and security of private and confidential information.
• Document the personal data processing activities conducted by the businesses and participate in new product, initiative or function due diligence risk management processes to ensure they address data protection and privacy issues.
• Review and complete customer supplied forms and questionnaires and data impact protection assessments.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and advanced Degree in law (JD Degree) required.
• 3+ years’ experience in Privacy, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, or Security.
• 1+ years’ experience in-house corporate.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Strong business acumen and experience with influencing and decision making.
• Comfort in technical project environments and ability to up-level to a business leadership audience.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What’s Next:

As you’ve probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don’t want you to be like everyone else, we don’t even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you're interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.
OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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