Full-Time

Senior Legal Counsel

Privacy

Posted on 7/25/2024

Cyberark

Cyberark

1,001-5,000 employees

Privileged access security solutions provider

Cybersecurity

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Newton, MA, USA

Flexible/hybrid working policy.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
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

CyberArk focuses on privileged access security, which is essential for protecting sensitive data and infrastructure in various environments, including enterprises and cloud systems. Their products work by managing and securing privileged credentials and secrets, which are often targeted by cyber attackers. This includes solutions for privileged access management, endpoint privilege security, and application access management. CyberArk stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive suite of software and services tailored to meet the needs of large enterprises, government agencies, and financial institutions. The company's goal is to help organizations strengthen their security measures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$62.7M

Headquarters

Newton, Massachusetts

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Venafi expands CyberArk's market with machine identity management solutions.
  • Advancements in Workforce Password Management enhance CyberArk's identity security offerings.
  • CyberArk's recognition as a leader in passwordless solutions attracts clients seeking modern security.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from Venafi acquisition may disrupt existing operations and service delivery.
  • New CEO Matt Cohen may lead to strategic shifts impacting market position and stability.
  • Expansion into new markets like India may expose CyberArk to regulatory compliance challenges.

What makes Cyberark unique

  • CyberArk leads in privileged access security, crucial for protecting enterprise data and assets.
  • The company offers comprehensive solutions for privileged credentials and secrets management.
  • CyberArk's identity security capabilities are enhanced by acquiring Venafi for machine identity management.

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