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As Privacy & Compliance Counsel, you will proactively assess legal risk and use your experience to provide smart, practical guidance to stakeholders about the privacy and data security challenges our company faces. You will help Credit Karma develop and mature its privacy and compliance program, as well as look for opportunities to distinguish Credit Karma as a privacy and data security leader. You will report to Credit Karma’s Lead Counsel for Privacy and work closely with members of our Legal team and cross-functional teams across the organization. The role requires a self-motivated and highly collaborative individual who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do: Help to ensure Credit Karma’s compliance with state and federal privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and Gramm Leach Bliley Act, through program and process development and management Review and provide feedback on privacy and security terms in commercial agreements, in partnership with Credit Karma’s commercial counsel Proactively assess how evolving privacy and data security requirements apply to new and innovative financial services products and other technologies Provide actionable, business-savvy counseling to business stakeholders related to privacy and data security Assist with consumer and regulatory inquiries and escalations related to privacy and security, and conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) Assist with complex cross-functional efforts related to privacy and cybersecurity, including site and security incident response Help to manage, develop, and mature a privacy program across the entire company, including developing and implementing processes and policies Educate stakeholders in a simple, easy to understand way about privacy and data security issues and innovating on ways to continue fostering a culture of learning Stay up-to-date on new and evolving regulatory requirements related to privacy and data security What’s Great About the Role: A satisfying mission, working to make financial progress possible to everyone – free of charge The opportunity to work on cutting edge issues at the intersection of technology and financial services A dynamic work environment with a team of smart, fun, collaboration-minded attorneys who enjoy learning from each other What we are looking for: 5+ years of experience as an attorney Previous experience working in-house is strongly preferred (preferably in technology), but will consider candidates with strong law firm experience Experience advising companies on U.S. (federal and state), European, and/or Canadian privacy and cybersecurity laws. Knowledge of privacy or cybersecurity-related regulations and frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, GLBA, FCRA, and the NYDFS cybersecurity regulation JD from accredited law school and excellent academic credentials Member of at least one state Bar Technologically adept What we would like to see: CIPP-E and/or CIPP-US Experience building or maturing privacy programs Experience with incident response and breach management or product counseling Familiarity with Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PET)Equal Employment Opportunity:
Credit Karma is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We welcome all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, veteran or military status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information or other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and operate in compliance with applicable fair chance laws.
Credit Karma is also committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment because it is the right thing to do. We believe that such an environment advances long-term professional growth, creates a robust business, and supports our mission of championing financial progress for everyone. We offer generous benefits and perks with a single eye to nourishing an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions of all and fosters diversity by supporting our internal Employee Resource Groups. We’ve worked hard to build an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and the opportunity for professional growth. As part of the Credit Karma team, your voice will be heard, your contributions will matter, and your unique background and experiences will be celebrated.
Privacy Policies:
Credit Karma is strongly committed to protecting personal data. Please take a look below to review our privacy policies: