Privacy and Technology Counsel (Full Time, Remote) at VeraSafe

About the Role

• This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about a cutting-edge, in-demand, high-tech area of international law. We are a remote team, offering our team members a comfortable, flexible work life. We’ll collaborate closely (you won’t feel like you’re working in isolation) and you’ll soak up the knowledge of experienced attorneys and consultants. In this role, the hope is that you'll become a leader in the organization, and a partner to our clients.
• Primary job responsibilities will include detailed legal analysis of clients’ products and services, data protection assessments and regulatory compliance auditing, and contract review and drafting.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Assessing client information systems and business processes for compliance with data protection/privacy regulations
• Drafting data protection agreements, addenda, and amendments
• Drafting data protection impact assessments / privacy impact assessments
• Redlining business contracts for compliance with privacy standards
• Negotiating with clients’ vendors to implement privacy-related contractual amendments
• Advising clients on privacy-related product improvements
• Researching legal issues and composing internal legal opinions/memoranda
• Writing privacy law related articles and blog posts
• Assisting with the development of in-house legal templates
• Assisting with the development of internal policies and procedures
• Performing a variety of other legally oriented tasks and duties as assigned

What We Need From You

Required:

• Qualified as an attorney in your jurisdiction
• Team player, interested in contributing to a growing enterprise
• Willingness to learn new skills and receive direction and feedback from supervising attorneys
• Willingness and desire to be promoted to managerial position
• Ability to work remotely

Preferred:

• Previous contract drafting and negotiation experience strongly preferred
• At least 3-4 years of work experience as an attorney
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Experience/training in privacy law, European and/or international law
• Willingness to pursue privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM)
• Experience, training, or certification in one of the following areas: IT security, DevOps, programming, web development, MIS/CIS, or other technology field
• Experience with the pharmaceutical industry

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a strong work ethic
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using a variety of software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Schedule flexibility to work with international teams and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with teammates, and fully deliver on all commitments

What You’ll Gain from Joining VeraSafe

• Tremendous professional development growth opportunities
• The chance to have a long-lasting effect on a small but growing international business
• Work in an open environment with a team that respects your ideas and contributions
• Competitive compensation in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Membership in IAPP, the International Association of Privacy Professionals
• Opportunities to travel in the U.S. and Europe
• Opportunity to participate in an intellectually intense, service-oriented environment