Privacy Operations Manager / Paralegal

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.

Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Simon & Schuster's Legal Department is looking for a full-time Privacy Operations Manager or Paralegal with privacy experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegial and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist the Legal Department with implementation of a comprehensive privacy management and data governance program, including :

• Coordinating privacy and data governance compliance across cross-functional teams;
• Managing full lifecycle of Data Subject Requests (DSRs) under CPRA, GDPR, and other global privacy laws;
• Monitoring, updating, and maintaining various modules within the company's privacy platform, including Cookie Consent and Privacy Rights Automation;
• Supporting contract and data privacy addendum management;
• Conducting privacy / infosec assessments of third-party vendors;
• Assisting with annual compliance reviews and periodic trainings;
• Managing Privacy Administrator inbox; and
• Managing privacy and data governance projects as needed.

Requirements :

• Undergraduate degree and / or paralegal certificate CIPP / CIPM / CIPT strongly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of CCPA / CPRA, GDPR, and other applicable global privacy laws.
• 2+ years experience working on end-to-end management of a privacy program, including a proven track record of effectively managing DSRs
• Familiarity with OneTrust platform preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Prompt responsiveness and excellent follow-through skills

Those candidates looking for a fully remote or hybrid position are welcome to apply and will be considered.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability / vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do.

From employee benefits / programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies.

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Other details

• Job Family Paralegal
• Job Function Legal
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $100,000.00

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