Corporate Counsel II

FIS Global•Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

Are you interested in being a part of a collaborative, energetic, and business-oriented legal team? As an attorney at FIS, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and information technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is pragmatic, collegial and enthusiastic about representing a thriving Fortune 500 company in a dynamic corporate industry. About the team: The FIS Legal team is comprised of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who enjoy being an advisor to and partner with our businesses to help the company achieve its goals. The Global Privacy & Data Protection Team forms part of the Legal Department. The team has a global reach and is responsible for all aspects of Privacy & Data Protection across FIS’ entities. We work collaboratively with each other and with our business colleagues to solve problems in an effective and pragmatic manner. We view our role as one of supporting our business leaders in a variety of legal matters, and we strive to assist our businesses in meeting their objectives with sound, reasonable and well-considered legal counsel. Our team provides advice and support to various stakeholders and senior management across the business, and the team consists of experienced legal, privacy, and data protection professionals. Being supportive, smart, collaborative, inclusive, creative, open, adaptable, compliant, ethical, and passionate are the core values of the team and our culture. What you will be doing: As experienced Privacy, Cybersecurity, & Data Protection Counsel for FIS, you will be responsible for providing advice on global privacy and data protection laws in all global jurisdictions. You will be a part of a team whose task it is to verify our businesses are in compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. You will be a partner to the business, leading initiatives, providing consultative advice, and acting as a point of escalation for privacy and data protection matters.

Requirements

A minimum of 8-10+ years in the practice of law in a high-quality law firm or in-house environment, and be a seasoned, experienced legal professional with a full understanding of privacy and data protection legal issues.
Strong analytical and advisory skills, including the ability to review and evaluate multi-faceted issues and counsel business colleagues on complex legal questions relating to various business matters, such as product development and compliance. Ability to use creative problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a pragmatic and sound manner.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior management, outside legal counsel, and internal and external clients. This includes strong writing skills and the ability to draft contracts, dispute resolution documentation and other legal communications.
Strong negotiation and deal-making skills, including the ability to balance the company’s goals and the client’s needs, as well as the ability to deal with multiple parties with competing interests.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues and opposing counsel, and be able to work collaboratively with other team members, both within the Legal Dept and in other groups. Ability to mentor others in their professional legal development.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including the lead role in a wide variety of matters with both legal and non-legal professionals.
Comfortable with technology and the use of technology tools in performing your daily work responsibilities.
Graduated from a Law school (mandatory)
Juris Doctorate required

Nice To Haves

Experience or expertise in the payments services or data processing industry, or in working closely with financial institutions on their technology matters.
Any of the following qualifications: CIPP/ E, CIPT, CIPM, CIPP/A and/or CIPP/US
Binding Corporate Rules experience

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of FIS’ privacy and data protection compliance program
Provide legal advice on various privacy and data protection issues, including compliance with the GDPR and global privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws
Assist business units with understanding the Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs) and Supplemental Measures
Implement and update privacy related procedures, best practices, and guidelines
Implement the Binding Corporate Rules
Monitor changes in global Privacy & Data Protection laws and work with FIS business leaders to address these developments
Educate and train FIS personnel by development and use of training materials on privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection and contribute to increasing privacy and data protection awareness among FIS personnel
Assist the Chief Privacy Officer & Data Protection Officer in monitoring compliance with applicable laws and FIS’ policies
Assist the Chief Privacy Officer & Data Protection Officer in the event of regulatory audits, complaints and investigations
Manage personal data breaches together with the global privacy incident response team and ensure timely and correct handling of data subject requests together with the relevant team
Manage personal data breaches together with the global privacy incident response team, analysing and advising on breach notification obligations to regulators and data subjects
Provide advice on Records of Processing, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments
Support FIS’ deal attorneys to draft and negotiate privacy related agreements
Closely collaborate and align about privacy and data protection compliance or related issues with the members of the Privacy and Data Protection Office and other relevant (group) functions
Provide legal advice to the privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection teams at FIS

Benefits

A multifaceted and challenging legal career with a high degree of responsibility
A broad spectrum of legal experiences with a thriving Fortune 500 corporation in an innovative, ever-changing industry
A modern work environment, and a collaborative and dedicated group of colleagues who look forward to working together as a team to accomplish our goals
A competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing
The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant legal issues in financial services and information technology

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