Assistant General Counsel - Privacy

As Assistant General Counsel- Privacy, you will support the day-to-day operations of Guardian’s Data Strategy & Security Practice. You will be a central and critical role in providing legal advice to business partners regarding the collection, use and sharing of personal information. You will also ensure the appropriate escalation of and clarify privacy-related deliverables throughout the enterprise, including regular engagement with Guardian’s senior management. The ability to influence and drive proactive partnership in a changing business environment is critical. You will develop cross-business connections, provide industry perspective and best practices guidance while considering long-term outcomes and the needs of partners/clients when providing advice. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Privacy, Data Strategy & Security, Intellectual Property practice group.

You Are:

• Energized and excited by challenging goals; It is reflected in a true sense of competitiveness and drive for results.
• Adaptable. You embrace ambiguity, complexity, uncertainty, and volatility.
• A strategic problem solver able to simplify strategic success and innovation.
• An effective communicator, with proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams and establish and lead strong relationships with critical partners and executive stakeholders.
• Able to effectively convey ideas and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Provide advice and counsel to business on privacy strategies and innovation initiatives in their organizations.
• Participate in privacy forums, build partnerships internally across Guardian, and help ensure that the protection of privacy is embedded in Guardian’s fundamental business practices and policies.
• Assist in driving cross-functional engagement across the enterprise, including among senior leadership to promote the protection of privacy.
• Advise and assist with the implementation of new privacy laws and regulations.
• Represent the Privacy, Data Strategy and Security practice group as a key advisor to stakeholders to establish, inform, and maintain company-wide privacy policies.
• Participate in the development, rollout and management of privacy compliance assessments, privacy impact assessments and data inventory updates.
• Provide effective, prompt privacy compliance advice and support business units in operationalizing privacy compliance, rectifying problems, and responding to emerging challenges.
• Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
• Review and advise on Data Privacy Agreements involving commercial and vendor contract engagements.
• Provide legal and compliance advice around the use of third-party cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies, and participate in Guardian’s Online Tracking Technology (OTT) Governance Team.

You Have:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the various privacy subject areas gained in insurance and/or financial services positions.
• JD and licensed to practice law in New York.
• Experience with developing and implementing privacy programs, including interaction with executives, adversaries, and regulatory personnel.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to address complex and challenging issues and communicate effectively with business leaders at all levels to optimize risk management, productivity, and communication.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-paced environment and respond to questions from business areas and a complex subsidiary organization.
• Respect for diversity and ideas of others, willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment and motivation skills are required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in an organizational setting, corporation integrity and strong interpersonal skills are essential to success.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent analytical ability, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills are essential.

Location & Travel:

• The primary location for this position is Hudson Yards, NY - Hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days WFHA
• Less than 10% Travel required for this position

Salary Range

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through 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.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian 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.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.