Company Description

DrivenIQ, a technology DaaS Audience Data company, is a trusted partner to more than 300 direct clients and top media companies across the U.S., managing over $10M in ad revenue through our platforms annually. DrivenIQ has an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a passion for technology, negotiation, and legal compliance for a hybrid role as Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer. The role is a great opportunity for any candidate who is keen to tackle some of today’s toughest and important legal challenges in this cutting-edge area of law.

• The successful candidate will be DrivenIQ’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and responsible for DrivenIQ’s data privacy compliance program, including compliance with GDPR, CCPA and other applicable laws.
• This lawyer will also support the commercial sales business of DrivenIQ, including DaaS and on-premises software, vendor agreements and other general legal functions.

* This position is 100% remote.

Job Description

• The role will focus on providing legal advice to internal stakeholders and business teams to identify and mitigate legal risk, engaging with regulators both proactively and reactively and developing pragmatic, robust approaches to support product development and privacy, and data protection at DrivenIQ.
• Work closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), engineering organization, sales organization, and HR team to ensure:
• that contract templates contain adequate data privacy-related terms, and assist with contract negotiations generally; and
• alignment between data privacy and data security policies, practices, and tools regarding the security of DrivenIQ’s systems and data.
• Negotiate all data protection agreements (DPAs) with customers and vendors.
• Collaborate with CTO and provide legal support on all cybersecurity and data breach issues, including security audits, employee training and incident response.
• Directly supporting requests from the sales and finance organizations related to RFPs, new commercial agreements, change orders and renewals. Working on licensing agreements, sourcing, and procurement agreements.
• Coordinate with communications colleagues on external communication, policy and product development, and enforcement decisions
• Monitor and respond to developments in data protection and information security (i.e., new laws, regulations, important judgements, regulatory guidance, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Experience developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to complex legal challenges accounting for factual and jurisdictional nuance
• Ability to independently, quickly and accurately assess legal, practical and business risks, and to present this advice to legal and non-legal leadership personnel
• Proven ability to successfully manage large-scale projects and lead on complex matters
• Strong experience advising on data protection compliance issues
• Good judgement and strong work ethic
• Keen interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Willing to tackle matters in and outside areas of expertise with professional enthusiasm
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload as well as meet deadlines within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving start-up environment

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school and member of state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience (e.g. at a law firm or as in-house counsel)
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in the field of privacy and information security or data protection
• Minimum 3yrs experience as a commercial lawyer negotiating drafting technology related agreements
• CIPP/US or other relevant certification preferred
• In-depth knowledge of legal issues in the area of online social media platforms including an excellent understanding of GDPR and data protection laws

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Holidays + Unlimited PTO. It’s all about balance and we trust you will get your work done!
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans available
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, Company Sponsored
• Complimentary $25k Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Remote work - work comfortably from your home

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. A full job description will be provided if and when a job offer is presented. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

DrivenIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.