Assistant General Counsel, Data Privacy - Job at McKinsey & Company in Washington, DC

Assistant General Counsel, Data Privacy

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Legal Assistant General Counsel, Data Privacy

You will support our privacy program globally but with special geographic focus on US and Canada. McKinsey's Legal Department provides comprehensive legal and risk management services across the firm in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Who You'll Work With

We are recruiting an Assistant General Counsel for Data Privacy. This US-based Privacy Counsel will support our privacy program globally but with special geographic focus on US and Canada. You will be part of the Global Privacy Team within the Legal Department and reporting to the Managing Counsel - Global Privacy (and Firm's Global Privacy Officer).

The Global Privacy Team plays an important and dynamic role within McKinsey, and the work is diverse, interesting, and challenging. You will work closely with different internal stakeholders, including McKinsey's Global Privacy Officer, Global Privacy Legal Team members, the Privacy Compliance team, other members of the Legal Department, colleagues spanning other internal functions, and McKinsey's client service teams. The US Assistant General Counsel will support on US/Canada focused privacy concerns, helping to shape McKinsey's global approach to privacy and data risk management, including playing a key role in developing and maintaining McKinsey's strategic compliance and governance activities. As a member of the Global Privacy Team, you will be expected to keep abreast of key developments in privacy law, regulation, technology, and best practices, especially in the US and Canada, and to provide direction as well as day-to-day operational support for McKinsey's business activities to your stakeholders.

What You'll Do

This role will focus on supporting and expanding McKinsey's global approach to privacy and data risk management. As a member of McKinsey's Global Privacy Team, you will work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department and colleagues across McKinsey, including those in Privacy Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Recruiting, Human Resources, Finance, and Client Relationship Management. You will actively support McKinsey's client-facing lines of business, including consulting teams, as one of McKinsey's privacy subject matter experts.

You will provide expert privacy legal advice to all firm members and leaders which includes: leading or participating in complex and/or cross-functional privacy and data risk management projects for a global firm with a diverse and evolving range of business lines and internal functions; contributing to leadership and guidance to McKinsey in connection with the continued maturation of McKinsey's privacy program; and conducting or providing advice regarding data protection impact assessments.

You will also be responsible for developing privacy guidance for McKinsey leadership in connection with important strategic opportunities and liaising and coordinating with other McKinsey colleagues to ensure that privacy and data risk management considerations are appropriately identified and addressed as part of new projects and initiatives. This includes assisting in the creation and review of privacy program governance and operations as well as reviewing McKinsey's privacy program and performance on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with law and continued maturation in a manner commensurate with business and strategic priorities, applicable law and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Qualification as a lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience with one or more of a law firm, in-house legal department, or organization (ideally with multinational experience, but not required); a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on privacy law
Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
Clear and effective writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex laws and regulations into actionable advice
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to handle high volume of work independently, efficiently, recognize priorities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Inspiring team player who collaborates effectively within cross-functional and fast-paced team environment and proactively builds collective knowledge and capabilities
Pragmatic problem solver who skillfully navigates challenging situations and offers solution-oriented thought partnership

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US states require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the range for new joiners for this role in the United States is $196,000 - $262,000. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual's assigned office location, experience and expertise. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinseyis discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, McKinsey offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our and sites.

Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - ATCS - Assistant General Counsel (S)
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Feb 28 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Assistant General Counsel, Data Privacy
LinkedIn Function - Legal
LinkedIn Industry - Legal Services;Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Executive

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McKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Job Summary

Company

McKinsey & Company

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

1 to 5 years