Hybrid Assistant General Counsel – Privacy & Technology

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About the role

  • Assistant General Counsel providing legal advice on data privacy and IT contracts at Ferguson, a leading distributor. Collaborating with business partners to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analysis on existing and developing privacy laws
  • Maintain subject matter expertise in multiple areas of privacy
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of Ferguson’s Data Protection and Privacy Programs
  • Provide advice and counsel to stakeholders and business partners on privacy matters
  • Collaborate with IT and assist more senior counsel with conducting Data Protection Assessments (DPAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
  • Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts including software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs and agreements involving Artificial Intelligence
  • Support other compliance activities performed by the Legal – Corporate team

Requirements

  • J.D. from a reputable law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association
  • Active Bar membership in the U.S.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience with a law firm or public company as in-house legal counsel in the fields of data privacy, technology contracting, and digital commerce/digital marketing preferred
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. state, federal, and international privacy laws and regulations
  • Excellent collaboration skills, to engage with high performance teams
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to explore and quickly learn other software applications

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health coverage
  • Gender affirming and family building benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Associate discounts
  • Community involvement opportunities

Job title

Assistant General Counsel – Privacy & Technology

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$11,400 - $18,700 per month

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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