Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy

Position Summary

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity

Role and Responsibilities

Samsung is looking for an experienced, highly organized, detail-oriented attorney to support Samsung’s businesses on privacy and data security compliance matters.

The role will report to the Head of Privacy and will work in an ongoing and collaborative way with all business units including business, legal, marketing, HR, and other teams in carrying out her or his responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role must have deep substantive knowledge of online privacy issues as well as strong transactional skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Counsel and support Samsung businesses on all privacy matters, ensuring compliance with CCPA, COPPA and other relevant state and federal privacy laws and regulations
• Track and advise on legal, regulatory, and policy developments relating to data collection and use, online privacy, healthcare, tracking and analytics, advanced advertising, and related issues
• Develop and implement comprehensive privacy policies and procedures
• Conduct data privacy impact assessments and other analyses of personal data usage
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate privacy considerations into business processes and projects
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and enforcement actions related to privacy and data protection
• Manage data breach response and notification processes
• Provide training and raise awareness on privacy and data protection issues among employees
• Represent the company in privacy-related matters and liaise with regulatory authorities
• Drafting and negotiating vendor and customer contracts and counseling the business with respect to privacy and information security issues
• Partner with Samsung’s Korea Headquarter (HQ) Privacy team to support the rollout of local privacy initiatives and assist with projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor is required
• Licensed to practice law of a US state bar in good standing
• 5-8 years total legal work experience, with at least three years at a large law firm or in-house advising on data privacy matters
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. data privacy and security laws (e.g., CPRA, COPPA, TCPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM
• Experience with issues regarding Artificial Intelligence, children’s data and consumer health information
• Solid knowledge of online advertising and data solutions (e.g., use of cookies and cookie alternatives, programmatic advertising, data management platforms, data suppliers)
• Demonstrated analytical experience, including experience assessing risk from a privacy and data protection perspective
• Ability to multitask and to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to formulate creative solutions to accomplish business objectives
• Ability to navigate highly matrixed and complex organizations successfully as part of a team

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Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.  In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process

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