Senior Counsel, Data Privacy & Security

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. Senior Counsel, Data Privacy & Security This experienced data privacy and cybersecurity attorney provides practical, day-to-day legal support on data protection and information security matters. This role supports the company’s global operations by advising on compliance with data privacy and data security laws and regulations; reviewing and negotiating data-related contractual provisions; and assisting the business identifying and addressing legal risks related to the collection, use, storage, and transfer of personal and sensitive information.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD), Law Degree from a United States accredited law school or equivalent accredited institution.
6+ Years of Legal experience with significant focus on data privacy and cybersecurity law, risk management.
Licensed to practice law in the US
Demonstrated experience working with US and global cybersecurity and privacy laws, regulations and frameworks (GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, NIST CSF, NIST PF, CIS, ISO, SOC2)
Proven ability to assess privacy and cybersecurity risks, translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and support remediation efforts.
Hands on experience with incident response, US breach notification processes and regulatory reporting obligations.
Strong documentation skills – drafting policies, agreements, standards, procedures and reports.
Deep understanding of US and global data protection laws and regulations
Extensive knowledge of incident response and personal data breach notification requirements, as well as of cybersecurity legal frameworks and industry standards (CCPA, SEC requirements, NIST CSF, NIST PF, SOC 2, ISO)
Strong understanding of cloud computing, data analytics, and emerging technologies
Knowledge of U.S. financial, insurance or reinsurance business operations
Advanced experience with reviewing, drafting, amending and negotiating contracts including data processing addendums and cybersecurity addendums
Experience with cross-border data transfers and international privacy frameworks
Highly advanced interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to positively influence change among clients and working groups.
Expert skills in managing multiple projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously
Highly advanced ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (LLM), Privacy law, cybersecurity, or technology law are preferred
CISSP, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISA or equivalent are preferred
In-house counsel and leadership experience at a financial services, insurance, or technology company is preferred.
Experience supporting public company, or SEC regulated environments

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on US and global: (i) data privacy laws including GLBA, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM ACT, CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, PDPA; (ii) AI [governance requirements?]; and (iii) other existing and emerging regulations related to data privacy, cybersecurity and AI
Advise on regulatory privacy requirements for financial services and insurance sectors
Review and negotiate contracts including data processing agreements and clauses and cybersecurity exhibits
Advise on privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Assist with data subject rights requests and incident response procedures within the legal team
Advise on legal risk identification and mitigation efforts and privacy compliance efforts including privacy-by-design in business operations, product development, data analytics and technology solutions
Provide legal guidance on cybersecurity risk management and incident response
Advise on cybersecurity laws and regulations, including CCPA, SEC cybersecurity rules, US and non-US breach notification requirements
Support global breach notification obligations
Collaborate with IT security teams on legal aspects of security controls and frameworks
Advising on reasonable security safeguards from legal perspective
Advise on regulatory cybersecurity requirements for financial services and insurance sectors
Review and negotiate cybersecurity exhibits in vendor contracts and reinsurance agreements.
Monitor and interpret evolving data protection, cybersecurity and AI regulations globally
Conduct legal risk assessments for data-related business activities
Develop training programs and awareness initiatives for workforce members and business stakeholders
Support internal audits and regulatory examinations related to data practices
Partner with IT, risk management, compliance, and business teams on data-related initiatives
Support M&A due diligence on data privacy and cybersecurity matters
Collaborate with external counsel and privacy consultants as needed
Participate in industry associations and regulatory working groups
Contribute to enterprise risk management and business continuity planning