What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Technology and Data Privacy position at Walker & Dunlop?
Department : Legal
We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
Department Overview
The Legal department provides support for issues relating to all corporate policies, compliance, risk, contracts, litigation, and more.
The Impact You Will Have
Walker & Dunlop is seeking a talented Vice President & Associate General Counsel of Technology and Data Privacy to be the key legal leader partnering with our product, engineering, marketing, IT and security teams. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this is an opportunity to be an integral member of a rapidly scaling, best-in-class commercial real estate company that will have a high impact within the organization. This person will partner with our product and engineering leadership on data licensing and AI implementation matters and lead Walker & Dunlop’s privacy compliance efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for domestic and international privacy, data licensing and AI implementation matters.
- Build out operational and compliance related requirements regarding internal and external data usage, including managing external privacy providers and software vendors and leading process enhancements.
- Collaborate and coordinate closely with our in-house technology and cybersecurity team, including the Chief Information Security Officer, to address privacy and data governance risks.
- Lead negotiations for complex technology related contracts and agreements, including SaaS, data and software licensing and confidentiality agreements.
- Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy and reputational risks.
- Present and defend positions and views to business team members as well as counterparties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attendance is generally 8 : 30 am – 5 : 30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 1 of those days remotely.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position has an estimated base salary of $210,000 - $225,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
What We Offer
EEO Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.
Fair Chance Hiring
Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Salary : $210,000 - $225,000
