Director, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

Director, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - News Corp News Corp HQ is looking for a data privacy attorney to join the News Corp HQ Data Privacy Team.Reporting to the News Corp HQ Chief Privacy Officer, the individual in this role will serve as privacy counsel to HQ and certain of the business units across the News Corp family of businesses, with a particular focus on compliance activities relating to new legislation in the U.S., as well as ongoing compliance activities with existing domestic and international data privacy and protection laws. This individual will develop and improve upon various data privacy and related policies and procedures.This position is based out of HQ’s offices located in Midtown Manhattan and is currently a hybrid work arrangement (a minimum of three (3) days per week in office).Job Description : Track and advise on international and domestic legal, regulatory and policy developments relating to data collection and use, online advertising, tracking and analytics and related issues.Help implement and improve upon News Corp’s global data privacy requirements and related procedures, including notice and consent requirements, data transfer requirements, vendor due diligence.Complete and review privacy impact assessments, vendor questionnaires, records of processing activities, individual data rights requests, and similar data privacy compliance documentation.Assist with drafting and negotiating privacy / data protection / security terms for third party agreements.Counsel business and technology teams on privacy issues in connection with human resource management and business / consumer activities (e.g., online / digital advertising, marketing, digital and mobile initiatives).Together with the Global Cybersecurity Team, assist with potential data breach incidents, any required breach notifications, and any required remediation.Minimum Qualifications : 3 years of experience in-house with a multi-national corporation and / or at a major law firm with a focus on domestic and international data privacy. In-house experience preferred but not required.Substantive knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and maintaining data privacy policies, procedures and infrastructure.Experience advising on privacy and data protection matters outside the U.S., in particular UK, EU, Australia, and Canada.Familiarity with HIPAA a plus.Ability to multi-task and to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus amongst cross-functional groups.Excellent legal and business judgment with sound analytical skills.Law degree and license to practice law (or able to obtain in-house counsel admission) in NY required.CIPP / CIPM / CISM certification preferred but not required.About News Corp : News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including : news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia. Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets#J-18808-Ljbffr