Senior Attorney- First Group

Company: First Group
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

First things First: Who are we?First Student, Inc. & First Transit is the largest passenger transportation company in North America, we provide passenger transport and maintenance services to municipalities, school districts and the general public in the U.S. and Canada. Our 4.8 billion operation is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and employs more than 96,000 employees at 1,200 locations in 38 states and 7 Canadian provinces. This Senior Attorney will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, with an emphasis on data privacy and security, as well as advise on data privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act and progeny. This role will focus on ensuring company operations collect, use and disclose personal information in compliance with North American (US and Canada) laws on privacy, data and information protection. This position reports directly to the First General Counsel.Essential Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate CCPA data processing agreements and data privacy terms in commercial agreements
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, including SAAS, MSAs and DPAs, in partnership with Procurement and IT
• Evaluate and negotiate customer data privacy agreements
• Serve as the primary legal advisor on privacy and related regulatory matters
• Draft and negotiate data privacy addendums
• Draft external privacy notices and disclosures and internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with privacy laws
• Track and respond to developments in privacy, data protection and compliance laws and regulations
• Monitor and prepare for compliance with pending U.S. privacy legislation by state
• Analyze privacy issues as they arise and provide expert advice to business and support units as required, particularly for new services and systems
• Serve as California Consumer Privacy Act lead compliance officer/project manager
• Serve as Company's Canadian Privacy Officer
• Other data security/compliance duties as needed/required.Minimum Education & Skills Required
  • J.D. degree and membership in good standing in Ohio bar.
  • Minimum 5-7 years experience in law firm and/or in-house focused on data protection and privacy area
  • Specialized knowledge in state and federal privacy laws, including CCPA, with liaise function on Canadian privacy laws
  • Effective communicator, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across the company, particularly with procurement and business teams
  • Ability to prioritize competing demandsFirst for a Reason
    • Community Service & ImpactGo where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you ll have a positive impact on others.
      • Extensive TrainingBuild skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
        • Professional AdvancementStart here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 18-month Aspiring Manager Program prepares future leaders at First.
          • Diversity & InclusionBecause we re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
            • BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation and benefits, including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student, Inc. & First Transit!We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.#LI-management Associated topics: attorney, business, corporate, counsel, court, courtroom, internal, legal, legal affairs, legal department

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