Associate Principal Counsel, Privacy

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Legal • $169,500 PA - $219,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Principal Counsel, Privacy role at Disney requires a minimum of 7 years' experience in advising on data privacy matters, including product counseling, data governance oversight, litigation management, and contracting. This position will focus on providing privacy-related legal advice across the global Disney enterprise, with a particular emphasis on the Disney Experiences segment. Responsibilities include advising on legal and business initiatives related to privacy compliance, policy, and process, establishing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures, working directly with legal and business colleagues, preparing data protection impact assessments, drafting and negotiating contract terms on data privacy issues, and supporting enterprise-wide and targeted training initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and self-regulatory guidelines, including CCPA and other comprehensive privacy laws, as well as sectoral privacy laws like COPPA, BIPA, TCPA, GLBA, and VPPA. International privacy law experience is also preferred.
Must have:
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in data privacy
  • Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
  • Excellent judgment and risk assessment skills
  • Strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
  • Topnotch interpersonal skills and collaboration ability
  • Ability to handle a high volume of work and prioritize efficiently
  • JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
  • Membership in the California State Bar in good standing
Good to have:
  • Experience with international privacy laws
  • Experience providing legal services to international teams

Job Details

Job Summary:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this by utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

If selected, you will become an integral member of the Privacy Legal Team. As part of Disney’s world-class Legal & Global Affairs Department, the Privacy Legal Team is made up of subject-matter experts who are responsible for providing comprehensive support in the areas of data privacy, information security, and data governance to Disney’s diverse businesses around the globe. Our mission is to guide and support legal compliance with privacy laws, regulations, and policies while simultaneously enabling Disney to deliver the entertainment, experiences, inspiration, and magic that make it one of the most iconic and respected companies in the world.

You will provide privacy-related legal advice across the global Disney enterprise, with a focus on the Disney Experiences segment. Disney Experiences is the global hub that brings Disney’s stories, characters, and franchises to life through theme parks and resorts, cruise and vacation experiences, and consumer products. Collaborating with legal colleagues, business stakeholders, and other key partners, you will advise on initiatives that range from tech and digital to marketing and operations. In doing so, you’ll help shape Disney’s philosophy, policies, and practices concerning data governance. 
 

Responsibilities:

  • Advise on legal and business initiatives as they relate to privacy compliance, policy, and process, while providing practical guidance that will help Disney develop and implement solutions to complex issues.

  • Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.

  • Work directly with legal and business colleagues throughout the enterprise.

  • Prepare data protection impact assessments and other compliance documentation.

  • Draft and negotiate contract terms on data privacy issues.

  • Support enterprise-wide and targeted training initiatives and outreach.

  • Share our team’s drive and enthusiasm for staying on top of the latest developments in this dynamic space.
     

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or government agency advising clients on data privacy issues, including product counseling, data governance oversight, litigation management, and contracting.

  • Knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and self-regulatory guidelines, such as CCPA and other comprehensive privacy laws, as well as sectoral privacy laws (e.g. COPPA, BIPA, TCPA, GLBA, and VPPA). Preferably, candidates will also be well-versed in international privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, PIPL and LGPD) and have experience providing legal services to international teams.

  • Instinct and drive to take ownership, act proactively, and think strategically.

  • Excellent judgment and aptitude for analyzing complex issues, identifying, assessing, and prioritizing legal risk, and devising business-oriented solutions and strategies.

  • Strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills, including attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve in an efficient, practical manner in time-pressured situations.

  • Topnotch interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

  • Ability to handle a high volume of work, prioritize appropriately, and work independently.
     

Required Education:

  • JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.

  • Membership in the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel.

Additional Information:
#legalaffairs #corp_media #li-jb3


The hiring range for this position in California is $169,500 - $219,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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