What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Data Privacy position at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP?
The Data Privacy Analyst will report to the Firm’s Director of Data Privacy and plays a crucial role in supporting the global Privacy team’s policies, procedures, and compliance activities.
As part of the Privacy team, the Data Privacy Analyst will work closely with business units and practices across the Firm as part of our overall risk management program within the Office of the General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Respond to Data Subject Requests: Assist with response to data subject rights requests. This shall include review and tagging of documentation in response to data subject access requests (DSARs) as well as deletion and other requests
Agreement Intake: Conduct review of privacy agreements, assist with improvements to our review process
Privacy Assessment: Help develop internal privacy documentation, such as gathering information needed to complete data protection impact assessments
Training: Assist with development, production, and presentation of privacy training
Policy development: Analysis of current policies, and development of new ones as needed
Privacy Breach Response: Help prepare for, and respond to, breaches of personal data to help reduce risk to the Firm
Privacy by design: Develop solid relationships with key internal stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of products, to help the Firm with its data protection by design and default obligations. Review and provide independent feedback on agreements with clients and vendors
Research: Undertake research and keep abreast of regulatory changes in the jurisdictions within which the Firm operates
Assist the team with ad hoc projects as necessary
Education
Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Skills & Experience
Required
Minimum 5 years of Data Privacy experience
Strong understanding of global privacy regulation
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to review and interpret complex documents and materials while maintaining focus on accuracy and thoroughness in identifying privacy concerns
Customer service work ethic with the ability to interact comfortably with all levels of the organization
Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Privacy Notice
For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice.
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#LI-HybridSalary : $100,000 - $120,000