SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer

Responsibilities: 

• Lead a team of dedicated privacy attorneys and professionals, providing guidance on substantive legal issues and thoughtfully contributing to their career development.  The CPO is a member of various authorized risk committees, as well as executive leadership for projects at the firm.  As such, the ability to influence strategy with executive stakeholders is critical. 

• Stay abreast of relevant privacy laws and regulations, including Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation S-P, applicable state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable regional or industry-specific regulations.  Experience with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is a plus but not required. 

• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with legal requirements and industry best practices. Communicate and educate employees on these policies to foster a culture of privacy awareness and compliance. 

• Develop and deliver privacy training programs to educate employees about their responsibilities regarding data protection and privacy. Raise awareness of privacy-related risks and best practices throughout the organization. 

• Maintain and enhance procedures for handling and responding to privacy incidents. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as Cybersecurity teams, Technology teams, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Communications to ensure timely and appropriate incident response. 

• Advise and oversee LPL's response to fulfilling various data subject rights.  Work collaboratively with Technology and Data Governance teams to establish processes and systems to efficiently handle and document data subject rights afforded by applicable law. 

• Draft and negotiate a high volume of provisions and agreements for a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts; collaborate with Commercial Contracts team to drive standards around privacy and data protection provisions, and handle escalations where the norm is not applicable. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries from regulatory authorities, customers, and other stakeholders. 

• Serve as the legal leader for AI matters at LPL.  Actively participate as a member of the AI Governance Committee and other governance forums.  Organize and informally lead a group of legal subject matter experts in support of various AI initiatives.  Stay up to date on legal, regulatory, and technological developments relating to AI. 

Requirements: 

• JD from a nationally accredited law school; admitted to practice law, and in good standing, in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S. 

• 15 plus years of experience counseling on privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations impacting the financial services industry, with a preference for attorneys who have operated in a financial complex involving a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor. 

• Experience at a law firm or company in the financial services industry. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence others without direct authority. 

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with members of senior management, as well as adaptability and willingness to take on a wide variety of new tasks in a fast-paced environment.