SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer

LPL Financial•Charlotte, NY

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About The Position

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial. The Legal Department at LPL Financial is looking for an attorney to serve as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of the firm. This attorney will be a visible leader across LPL, providing advice on legal and policy issues relating to privacy, technology development, cybersecurity and incident response, data governance, and artificial intelligence (AI) matters. The role will work with and lead an experienced team of lawyers to provide pragmatic legal advice and thought leadership.

Requirements

JD from a nationally accredited law school; admitted to practice law, and in good standing, in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S.
15 plus years of experience counseling on privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations impacting the financial services industry, with a preference for attorneys who have operated in a financial complex involving a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor.
Experience at a law firm or company in the financial services industry.
Organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment .
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with members of senior management , as well as adaptability and willingness to take on a wide variety of new tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of dedicated privacy attorneys and professionals, providing guidance on substantive legal issues and thoughtfully contributing to their career development.
Stay abreast of relevant privacy laws and regulations, including Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation S-P , applicable state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable regional or industry-specific regulations.
Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
Develop and deliver privacy training programs to educate employees about their responsibilities regarding data protection and privacy.
Maintain and enhance procedures for handling and responding to privacy incidents.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as Cybersecurity teams , T echnology teams, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate C ommunications to ensure timely and appropriate incident response.
Work collaboratively with T echnology and D ata G overnance teams to establish processes and systems to efficiently handle and document data subject rights afforded by applicable law.
Draft and negotiate a high volume of provisions and agreements for a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts; collaborate with Commercial Contracts team to drive standards around privacy and data protection provisions, and handle escalations where the norm is not applicable.
Serve as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries from regulatory authorities, customers, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the legal leader for AI matters at LPL.