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Senior Legal Counsel

Privacy

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Cyberark

Cyberark

1,001-5,000 employees

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Newton, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: United States

Flexible/hybrid working policy.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
  • 6-8 years’ experience, predominantly in data protection/privacy, within a highly regarded law firm or as in-house legal counsel (preferably in a technology company or advisory firm)
  • Experience providing and coordinating practical advice relating to GDPR and privacy regulation of other jurisdictions, particularly US, and Data Protection Authority guidelines and recommendations, to resolve real-life business issues
  • Experience of negotiating DPAs and commercial contracts (with SaaS an advantage)
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders from different parts of the business
  • Resourceful and results-oriented team player who’s fun to work with and adds value to the business
  • Creative and pragmatic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, who provides excellent service to their clients and is able to think strategically and establish a 'trusted advisor' relationship
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Help maintain and coordinate a global corporate data privacy program and standards appropriate for a leading cybersecurity company
  • Provide and coordinate legal advice regarding data privacy, AI and cybersecurity regulations applicable to the management of personal information throughout the company’s service development and business lifecycle
  • Negotiate data protection-related contract terms, in sales, procurement and other agreements
  • Empower other internal teams by developing and maintaining self-service toolkits
  • Run role-based training campaigns for teams handling specific types of personal data, such as Product or Marketing
  • Collaborate with our legal operations team to manage the successful implementation of our data governance software
  • Support the activities of various teams, such as product management, research & development, information technology & security, human resources, finance and marketing, to assist them with records of processing, privacy impact assessments and training programs
  • Support and coordinate cross-functional incident management processes in addressing potential data privacy and security incidents
  • Research, interpret and provide guidance on international data privacy and security laws as these and the company’s needs evolve

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$62.7M

Headquarters

Newton, Massachusetts

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Venafi is expected to provide significant top-line growth synergies and improve margins.
  • CyberArk's advancements in Workforce Password Management and its new facility in Hyderabad indicate ongoing investment in innovation and global expansion.
  • Promotion of experienced leaders like Matt Cohen to CEO suggests strong internal leadership and continuity.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Venafi could present challenges in aligning technologies and corporate cultures.
  • The rapid pace of digital transformation and cloud migration requires continuous innovation to stay ahead of emerging security threats.

What makes Cyberark unique

  • CyberArk's acquisition of Venafi positions it uniquely in the market by offering a comprehensive end-to-end machine identity security solution.
  • The company's focus on identity security, including both human and machine identities, sets it apart from competitors who may only focus on one aspect.
  • CyberArk's consistent recognition as a leader in identity security underscores its strong market position and innovative capabilities.