VP & Counsel, Privacy, Data Strategy & Security and Intellectual Property Practice remote

Company: Guardian Life
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position SummaryAs our Vice President & Counsel, Privacy, Data Strategy & Security and Intellectual Property Practice, you will provide enterprise leadership for a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys and paraprofessionals combining our privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and intellectual property practices into one fully integrated and coordinated group.You will lead a collaborative approach to help Guardian's businesses navigate their business-critical privacy, data protection and data security issues as well as provide counsel to our Digital to Consumer (e-commerce) business and our data analytics professionals who are focused on innovative opportunities to improve our customers' experiences.You will advise our business leaders on responding to cybersecurity events, including by partnering with other Law colleagues on regulatory inquiries and civil litigation. Your strategic advice includes both legal and technical assistance with data issues that arise in M&A diligence, licensing and vendor contracting. In addition, you will assist our business partners to determine what data they should delete or not collect because of cybersecurity, privacy or other risks.You will provide counsel and thought leadership in protecting Guardian's interest in trademark, copyright, advertising design and related intellectual property matters.You will build a team of legal professionals with deep technical knowledge which will allow them to translate complex technical findings into legal and business decision points. This will enable us to provide a pragmatic approach to identifying and coordinating the key elements of effective incident response and overall data strategy.Your ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership Identify and deliver strategic data security objectives in support of our Guardian enterprise. Continuously review and monitor management of key risks in areas of privacy, data security and intellectual property vulnerability and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions. Assess the effectiveness of policies and procedures to ensure that they are current and relevant to changing business environment and evolving technologies. Develop a strong working relationship with business executives across our enterprise. Maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant data privacy, security and intellectual property regulations, including insurance, broker and distribution, as well as advances in technology. Interact with state insurance and federal regulators as required. Build a "best in class" privacy, data security and intellectual property practice.Functional Leadership Select, inspire, develop, and retain an outstanding team, empowering them to execute with excellence on Guardian's privacy, data strategy, security and IP imperatives. Determine and track key enterprise-wide metrics that enable the evaluation of Guardian's privacy and data security initiatives effectiveness and impact on the business. Manage the department's budget, resources and priorities, prudently engaging and managing outside resources as needed. Serve as a key spokesperson for the company and its executives on privacy, data strategy and IP matters. Collaborate with the business executives and Chief Information Security Officer on enterprise-level internal data security initiatives. Act as an advisor on incidents and events, effectively manage issues and crisis that violate policies and procedures and take a leadership role in managing crises and the aftermath as needed.Reporting RelationshipsAs our Vice President & Counsel, Privacy, Data Strategy & Security and Intellectual Property Practice, you will report to our Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel who reports to our Executive Vice President and General Counsel.Your Qualifications A Juris Doctor degree is required. An exceptional track record of 15 years with consistent achievement and leadership in corporate data security. Ideal candidate has significant experience within the life insurance industry.To be successful in this role, you must have a reputation for executing on the following:Strategic Leadership Experience within a top-tier US domestic life insurance organization with strong expertise and capabilities in data strategy, security, privacy and intellectual property. Presenting to and managing board of director processes, presentations and relationships. Demonstrated ability to navigate in a matrixed organization, where influence and partnership are key factors for success. Selection, development and retention of talented individuals in creating and leading highly engaged, high-performance teams. Demonstrated track record of building a change resilient organization.Functional Leadership Strong business acumen in life insurance, especially relative to regulatory compliance in the insurance and/or asset management sectors. Well-informed industry knowledge across a broad range of insurance and investment products and platforms, trends, and competitor intelligence/strategies. Strong written and verbal skills including strong public presentation skills and as a spokesperson.LocationWe have a preference for you to be located in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut Tri-State area. We are open to other locations within the continental United States. This position will be a remote/work from home position until we reopen our offices. At that time, you can continue to work from home or in one of our beautiful office locations with a preference for our Hudson Yards location in mid-town Manhattan.TravelDepending on your work location, less than 10% travel will be required for this role.Our promiseThrough skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.We offer Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way. Competitive compensation package. Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period. Life and disability insurance. A great 401(k) with company match. Tuition assistance, paid parental leave and backup family care. Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent. Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best. Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do. Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.About GuardianGuardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for 160 years. Every day, we serve approximately 29 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. We help people and their families pursue financial security and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help people recover and thrive after unexpected loss. From our founding in 1860, when a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families, doing the right thing for our policyholders and customers has guided everything we do. Our dedication to customers has helped us remain one of the most highly rated in client satisfaction and financial strength. And as one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at . Copyright 2021 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NYEqual Employment OpportunityGuardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. #GuardianFinance

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