Privacy & Compliance Analyst (Hybrid)

Description

The Privacy and Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting a variety of firm-wide projects and initiatives for the team.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of data protection and privacy laws and experience supporting client and third-party risk assessments, data analysis and research, or working within a compliance function.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and manage deadlines, have strong research skills, communication and analytical skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment within an evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Conducting risk assessments, which may include client risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, or transfer impact assessments.
• This requires the ability to identify risks and mitigation strategies, stay organized and manage strict deadlines;
• Creating and maintaining procedural documentation for firm processes and initiatives;
• Conducting investigations, inquiries, and remediation efforts;
• Performing risk assessments and developing corrective action plans;
• Participating in data protection controls strategy and the administration of privacy and security controls in support of the firm's data loss prevention program;
• Supporting the firm's data protection initiatives and processes;
• Assisting in the development of educational tools and training with respect to data privacy and compliance;
• Providing analysis and support of privacy and compliance initiatives such as privacy by design, data minimization, continuous improvement of access management and controls, and appropriate use, handling and protection of personal information;
• Enhancing program metrics and reporting, and identifying trends or areas of risk;
• Effectively communicating critical program goals and promoting a privacy and risk aware culture;
• Serving as a privacy and compliance resource to teams and workgroups to continuously improve processes designed to mitigate risk of non-compliance;
• Collaborating with other teams cross-functionally to identify and monitor risk;
• Assisting with data classification enhancements and initiatives;
• Responding to privacy inquiries and requests;
• Supporting data mapping and data inventory efforts, including the identification of systems and business processes that collect or store personal information;
• Assisting with administrative and operational privacy and compliance program functions;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 2 - 4+ years of professional experience including familiarity with privacy and compliance, data protection / cybersecurity.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with clients, as well as internal attorney’s, team leaders and subject matter experts.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and iManage.
• Industry standard certification such as CCEP, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISP, TPRM or other similar certification.
• Knowledge or understanding of IT Security principles a plus.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree required.

Benefits : Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

• Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer : generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty;
• paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners;
• life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA;
• FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services;
• behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program;

backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.