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When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

The Verizon Privacy Office is seeking an experienced attorney to provide counseling on a broad range of privacy topics to multiple internal client groups and to support several Privacy Office initiatives with an emphasis on US privacy compliance.

• Counsel and provide strategic guidance regarding US federal and state laws and regulations related to privacy and data protection, Verizon’s internal privacy and data protection policies, and best privacy practices.

• Support Verizon’s privacy impact assessment program.
• Evaluate privacy legislation and regulations for potential impact on the company.
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier agreement data privacy provisions.
• Assess privacy risks for third party or supplier relationships.
• Assist with preparation of executive-level and board presentations by the Chief Privacy Officer.
• Draft communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Counsel the business on the privacy implications of new products and features including advising on contract amendments required with third party vendors where applicable.
• Counsel and train employees to ensure best practices in areas of privacy protection.
• Assist in the development of internal and external privacy policy positions.

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Member in good standing of the bar of at least one state.
• Three or more years of experience either at government agency, legal or policy firm, or in-house legal department focused on issues related to data privacy.
• Experience with U.S. federal and state privacy laws and experience advising on privacy compliance.
• Experience with privacy-related tools or controls, such as privacy impact assessments.
• Experience with assessing privacy risks for third party or supplier relationships.
• Experience with privacy-by-design such as experience conducting privacy reviews of new products and enhancements to existing products and preparing privacy and end user notices.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and devise solutions to legal issues under tight deadlines and with limited supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact comfortably with personnel in various roles and levels.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal and external groups simultaneously to quickly achieve common goals.
• Experience communicating with federal or state regulators.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly-developed analytical reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google G Suite products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons).