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The Associate General Counsel, Data Governance and Protection, position will be supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with business and technology teams to develop and lead our data governance efforts to protect the company’s enterprise-wide data assets.  This is an exciting, new position that represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business.  The position reports to the General Counsel.

As Associate General Counsel, Data Governance and Protection, you will:

• Develop and manage a data governance model and process to protect the company’s enterprise-wide data assets
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and inventory to ensure data use compliance, both internally and externally
• Develop and lead a data protection program, which will include driving awareness of data protection as well as compliance efforts, audits and monitoring activities related to data use
• Provide legal advice on internal and external product and feature development around data use
• Draft, negotiate and advise on contracts related to data sharing and data licensing

What we’re looking for:

• Licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one state (Virginia preferred) and/or eligible to be admitted under a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate
• At least five years of related legal experience, including experience with data licensing
• Undergraduate degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or accounting is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Excel
• Detail-oriented, superior organizational skills and passionate about technology and data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience creating strong, collaborative relationships with internal business and technology partners and stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills