ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a highly regarded, public company that is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. For this position, our client will consider qualified candidates in both Greensboro, North Carolina and Portland, Oregon.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client seeks a highly qualified attorney with 5 years of experience to fill the role of Associate Counsel- Data Security & Privacy. This individual will help guide the company's global data security initiatives, including developing and managing programs related to data governance and privacy matters. This position will be located in Greensboro, North Carolina or Portland, Oregon. The Associate Counsel will partner with cross-functional teams to provide support across all divisions of the company. The Associate Counsel will also set policies, conduct legal risk assessments, ensure compliance with regulatory and notification requirements, and direct investigations.

The successful attorney should possess:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school and licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• 5 years of privacy, data protection, and security experience gained at law firms and/or in-house legal departments, with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of implementing effective data governance programs.

• Work in semiconductor, electronics or related technology industries is desirable.

• Experience negotiating data processing agreements and privacy and data protection terms in a variety of services, licensing and other commercial agreements.

• Basic understanding of internet, network infrastructure and cyber security technologies as they relate to data protection and governance.

• Solid knowledge of confidentiality and IP rights agreements involving third-parties and company employees.

• Prior exposure to unique issues raised by government contracts and export control a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively with business and engineering clients to define goals and provide practical advice on legal strategy.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply today for confidential consideration.

Please send resumes to zara@primroselegalplacement.com

ABOUT PRIMROSE LEGAL PLACEMENT

Primrose Legal Placement was started with the intention of filling a much-needed space in the legal recruitment world. Whereas much of the industry has become transactional, automated and merely focused on identifying talent and job openings quickly with little strategy or thought, Primrose seeks to focus on quality of opportunity and providing personalized, strategic advice to both employers and lawyers looking to make a career transition. Whether you are a law firm looking for strategic expansion advice, a partner looking to move to a firm with a practice more aligned with your current needs or an associate looking to make a transition after a few years in practice, Primrose will provide you with the tailored, personalized advice that you deserve.