Associate General Counsel, Data Governance & Protection
CARFAX
Application
Details
Posted: 20-May-22
Location: Centreville, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Doctorate
Categories:
Attorney
Other
Internal Number: 302354
When was the last time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do it every day. Why? Because we’re proud to work for a company with a strong mission and trusted brand. We’re proud to work with people who care about what they do and work hard every day to deliver their best. And just announced, the return of the 4-day work week from Memorial Day through Labor Day! We’ve created the type of company culture where the term, “work- hard play- hard” isn’t just a catchy saying, it’s part of the #CARFAXdifference!
The Associate General Counsel, Data Governance and Protection, position will be supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with business and technology teams to develop and lead our data governance efforts to protect the company’s enterprise-wide data assets. This is an exciting, new position that represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business. The position reports to the General Counsel.
As Associate General Counsel, Data Governance and Protection, you will:
Develop and manage a data governance model and process to protect the company’s enterprise-wide data assets
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and inventory to ensure data use compliance, both internally and externally
Develop and lead a data protection program, which will include driving awareness of data protection as well as compliance efforts, audits and monitoring activities related to data use
Provide legal advice on internal and external product and feature development around data use
Draft, negotiate and advise on contracts related to data sharing and data licensing
What we’re looking for:
Licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one state (Virginia preferred) and/or eligible to be admitted under a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate
At least five years of related legal experience, including experience with data licensing
Undergraduate degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or accounting is highly desirable
Proficiency in Excel
Detail-oriented, superior organizational skills and passionate about technology and data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience creating strong, collaborative relationships with internal business and technology partners and stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
CARFAX, a unit of IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, own and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, myCARFAX, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX is a nationally recognized top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Based in London, IHS Markit is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.
CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.
