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Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Consumer Compliance

The New York Times

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 18, 2024

Summary and company overview

About the Role

The New York Times Company has an opening for an experienced attorney who will oversee Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Protection and Consumer compliance. You will work with NY Times Senior executives and operational Leaders throughout the company including Marketing and Advertising Operations, Subscription growth, Product, Engineering, Technology, Data governance, Information Security, Commercial contracts and others.

Responsibilities

  • You will Independently advise clients in the marketing, advertising, technology, data, product, cybersecurity and human resources departments as a subject matter expert on the development, collection, use, transfer, governance and protection of sensitive data, including personal information, both from a domestic and an international perspective.
  • You will manage the preparation of data protection impact assessments and records of processing by data privacy managers.
  • In coordination with data, technology and other responsibilities, drafting and implementing privacy, cybersecurity and consumer compliance processes, policies and procedures; managing privacy policies, terms of use and self-regulatory notices across digital properties; Assisting with the development of legal and compliance policies and procedures in coordination with other members of the legal department.
  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating the data provisions of a wide variety of commercial agreements.
  • Advise internal clients on consumer-facing laws, regulations and best practices
  • In this role you will advise on legal developments related to subscriptions, including renewals, cancelations and price increases.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
  • You will report to the Vice President Chief Data Privacy Officer.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree plus J.D. degree from accredited college or university.
  • Active member of New York State bar.
  • 10+ years’ relevant work experience practicing including experience with specific experience in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Solutions related to Advertising technology.
  • 4+ years experience leading teams.
  • Experience analyzing complex Regulatory materials and communicating their implications in a manner consistent with the NY Times mission and culture.

Additional commentary

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. [Click here](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for details.

Summary and company overview

About the Role

The New York Times Company has an opening for an experienced attorney who will oversee Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Protection and Consumer compliance. You will work with NY Times Senior executives and operational Leaders throughout the company including Marketing and Advertising Operations, Subscription growth, Product, Engineering, Technology, Data governance, Information Security, Commercial contracts and others.

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