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Ipsos in US · 15 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel, Legal

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$230K/yr - $245K/yr

5+ years exp

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies, and they are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to address a wide variety of contractual matters for their U.S. and Canadian clients. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice on data privacy and security, and supporting the legal team on various projects.

Health CareMarket Research

Responsibilities

Review, draft and negotiate client and vendor contracts, RFPs, NDAs, DPAs, consulting agreements and any other commercial agreement relating to the company’s provision of services

Work closely with client service teams to resolve legal issues related to commercial relationships between Ipsos and its clients

Provide advice and support to the business teams on all matters relating to data privacy and security including:

Personal data of users, consumers, employees and third-parties

Data privacy requirements for websites, social media, apps, connected products, e-commerce, customer relationship management and the business teams’ various products and services

All laws relating to data privacy and security, in the various jurisdictions in which the business teams operate including the U.S. (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA), Canada (e.g., PIPEDA, CASL), and the EU (the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive)

Create and improve our standard forms, processes and policies

Lead trainings of internal business teams on contractual terms, compliance with relevant corporate policies, applicable laws, and industry codes of conduct

Assist with a variety of other day-to-day legal matters as needed

Collaborate with Group legal department on Americas-wide and global projects

Qualification

J.D. degreeCommercial contracts experienceData privacy knowledgeCIPP/E certificationCIPP/US certificationNegotiation abilitiesTime management skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAccept feedbackWork under pressureSense of ownershipPositive attitude

Required

Bachelor's Degree and J.D. degree from accredited institutions required

A minimum of 5 years' experience working on commercial contracts in a law firm or mix of law firm and in-house roles

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong negotiation abilities

Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently and productively

Ability to willingly accept coaching and feedback as you develop in the role

Ability to work effectively with management team and outside legal, financial and commercial advisors

Ability to quickly learn to identify, comprehend and assess the legal issues that are specific to the market research industry

Interact with local and regional leadership with a positive, approachable attitude, and with the capability to appropriately push back when required

Confidence to take action and make decisions within the parameters of authority set by the Group General Counsel

Passion for the job and for protecting Ipsos

A high level of flexibility and initiative

Sense of ownership of responsibilities

Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations

Excellent interpersonal skills, which are necessary for effective development and maintenance of internal and external client relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist on sensitive matters with discretion

Preferred

CIPP/E and CIPP/US certification

Experience and/or knowledge of intellectual property (copyrights, patents and trademarks) and promotions (advertising pre-publication review, contests and sweepstakes)

Mergers and acquisitions experience

Data privacy experience

Experience with HR or real estate matters

Experience in the market research industry is beneficial but not required