Corporate Counsel

Cox Communications•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel – Data Licensing & Governance serves as a legal partner to teams responsible for sourcing, licensing, using, sharing, and governing data across Cox products, services, platforms, and business operations. This experienced, independent generalist attorney provides legal advice and counsel on data licensing arrangements, data use and sharing initiatives, data-related contracts, data governance reviews, and risk mitigation and compliance with applicable laws, contractual obligations, and internal governance standards. The position advises management and business teams on operational legal matters and strategic initiatives; supports data-enabled products, analytics, integrations, partnerships, and customer solutions; and manages legal support for data supplier, customer, partner, and platform integration agreements. The role also collaborates with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, helps develop action plans to resolve issues, and provides training as needed. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel for Cox Automotive’s Data Strategy, Privacy and Cyber Security.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license and good standing in at least one state bar.
At least three years of work experience.
At least six years of experience negotiating complex data licensing agreements.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including agreements involving data access, data use, data restrictions, data sharing, integrations, analytics, or technology-enabled services.
Ability to manage outside counsel.
Strong initiative, executive presence, client counseling, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work alongside business, product, technology, privacy, compliance, and governance teams and to receive feedback.
Focus on client needs, timing, quality, and service while managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and follow through on numerous projects.
Ability to travel as necessary.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; the company does not provide OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with data licensing, data commercialization, data governance, privacy, technology transactions, product counseling, or related legal support.
Experience in the automotive, data, analytics, or software industry.

Responsibilities

Provide timely legal advice on operational topics and strategic initiatives involving data acquisition, licensing, use, sharing, and commercialization.
Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of Cox’s products, services, brands, data assets, data flows, and data-driven business initiatives.
Draft, review, and negotiate inbound and outbound data licensing agreements, data use and sharing terms, and related commercial contract provisions.
Manage legal support for data licensing transactions, including intake, issue spotting, negotiation strategy, escalation, and coordination with business stakeholders.
Participate as the legal representative in data governance reviews, advising on permitted uses, restrictions, consent requirements, contractual limitations, privacy obligations, security considerations, and regulatory risk.
Advise business teams on the development, deployment, and enhancement of data-enabled products, analytics offerings, integrations, partnerships, and customer solutions.
Review data-related product documentation, customer-facing materials, data descriptions, disclosures, and operational processes for alignment with legal requirements and approved data use parameters.
Manage legal support for data supplier, data customer, data partner, and platform integration agreements.
Advise business teams on compliance with data governance standards, privacy requirements, contractual data restrictions, and approved use cases.
Partner with internal business clients to develop and execute action plans to resolve issues in areas of responsibility.
Assist with training client groups to support compliant, consistent, and business-aligned use of licensed and internally governed data.
Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, including leadership, business management, legal, Privacy, Compliance, Litigation, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Security, Risk Management, Finance, Product, and Technology.
Identify and address difficult data licensing, data governance, and data use issues; adapt to changing circumstances and enterprise needs; and identify opportunities to improve legal service delivery.
Engage and manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
Travel as necessary.

Benefits

Flexible paid vacation, consistent with duties, company needs, and obligations.
Seven paid holidays annually.
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Benefits for eligible employees may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; sick leave; and paid days off, including parental leave, flexible vacation, wellness days, and/or PTO.
The position may be eligible for additional compensation through an incentive program.