Overview:

Alliant is seeking to hire an exceptional experienced data and technology-focused attorney to join the Legal and Compliance team to provide legal support on matters involving data governance, privacy, cybersecurity and a wide range of data and licensing agreements. The candidate will also have knowledge of, and advise the business on, applicable laws involving data governance and privacy. The successful candidate will have a background in data security, privacy, and digital and direct marketing advertising law and will be a committed advocate for best practices in the use of data in marketing. Experience with AdTech and the programmatic advertising landscape a plus. The position reports to the Alliant’s SVP, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

This is a career opportunity that offers extensive interaction with senior leadership in sales, finance, product development and technology.

Principle Responsibilities:

· Support the processes for drafting, reviewing, and seeking approvals for all pending agreements (NDAs, MSAs, data licenses, etc.) and business-side negotiations including negotiating privacy, cybersecurity and general commercial provisions in a variety of contracts

· Ensure that all pending and in-force agreements are consistent with corporate strategy and policies.

· Work with the compliance and risk management teams to ensure that the company complies with applicable laws and regulations related to emerging technologies, data governance, cybersecurity and privacy

· Support the General Counsel in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other obligations on new and existing products and features and implementing new process as needed

· Oversee the operational and privacy framework for Alliant’s InfoSec and Data Governance policies and procedures to ensure we meet our obligations under federal and state privacy laws

· Proactively identify and assess potential legal and regulatory risks and developing innovative solutions to mitigate compliance risks

· Establish and validate internal privacy controls to ensure contracts, documentation and communication processes are compliant with current regulations, contractual requirements and industry best practices

· Design and lead skills and process training for internal teams to enhance understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection issues

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000

Qualifications and Skills:

· Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the New York state bar, or qualified in-house counsel, with 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in-house.

· Must have hands on experience advising businesses on technology-related and data-related matters, including data management, data governance and data privacy, cybersecurity matters, policies and procedures, incident response plans, and applicable laws, regulations and frameworks.

· Direct management experience with operationalizing privacy programs and maintaining compliance with US privacy and data protection laws, regulations and frameworks.

· Experience designing and conducting risk assessments, data transfer impact assessments and privacy-by-design reviews, data breach prevention strategies and handling data privacy and cybersecurity incidents and appropriate responses.

· Experience negotiating data access and data sharing agreements, data protection agreements and other complex agreements.

· Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices related to AI, biometrics, data governance, cybersecurity and privacy including, without limitation, CCPA and other applicable State privacy laws, FCRA, FTC regulations and guidance and more.

· Ability to navigate and advise on complex legal issues and provide straightforward, practical analysis and advice.

· Exceptional advocacy, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to advise and influence senior executives and professionals from diverse businesses on a wide range of issues.

· Ability to work closely and collaboratively with our businesses and our legal, risk and compliance teams to ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations related to AI, data handling and data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.

· Exceptional judgment. You will need to excel at quickly analyzing complex legal and business issues involving a wide variety of products, services and business settings.

· Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed. You need to be able to work efficiently, under pressure, with varying degrees of supervision, and manage projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.

· Tech-savvy and curious. You stay current on emerging technology and actively seek to learn more about them and their impact on businesses.

· Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to have fun while working under pressure.

This role is based in our headquarter office in Brewster, NY. The base salary for this role is 100,000 to $125,000 plus a corporate bonus. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

About Alliant

Alliant is trusted by thousands of brands and agencies as an independent partner bringing a human element to modern data solutions. The Alliant DataHub — built on billions of consumer transactions, an expansive identity map, advanced data science and high-performance technology — enables marketers to execute omnichannel campaigns with responsive consumers at the center. Data security and privacy have been core values since day one, and Alliant continually validates people, processes, and data through meaningful certifications such as SOC2, IAB Tech Lab Data Transparency, NQI certification from Neutronian, and quarterly quality scoring with Truthset.

Alliant has strong corporate culture of innovation and trust and is committed to excellence in everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with great career optionality for professional growth.

The position is based in Alliant’s offices in northern Westchester County, New York. For consideration, please forward your resume and salary requirements to: mailto:careers@alliantdata.com, Subject Line: Associate General Counsel. Alliant is an equal opportunity employer.

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