Morrison Foerster · 18 hours ago
Privacy & Data Security Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$164K/yr - $229K/yr
3+ years expMorrison Foerster is a law firm that values collaboration and innovation. They are seeking a Privacy & Data Security Analyst to manage day-to-day privacy operations, integrating privacy requirements into security workflows and ensuring compliance with governance initiatives.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Operate the Firm’s privacy intake process, including monitoring mailboxes/queues, acknowledging requests, gathering required context, and routing to appropriate reviewers
Track requests through completion with clear ownership, timelines, and closure documentation
Maintain organized records of requests, decisions, approvals, and supporting evidence for audit and client readiness
Escalate novel or high-risk matters to InfoSec and Legal using defined triggers
Coordinate workflow artifacts (DSARs, PIAs, DPIAs, TIAs), ensuring inputs, documentation, approvals, and follow-ups are completed
Support privacy-by-design within Security-by-Design reviews by gathering key inputs (data categories, purpose, retention, sharing, access)
Prepare decision-ready summaries outlining processing context, risk considerations, and required approvals
Promote repeatable standards and playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency
Coordinate privacy components of vendor onboarding and system changes, emphasizing data minimization, appropriate use, retention, and sharing constraints
Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to gather inputs and document outcomes
Maintain review artifacts and track remediation actions to closure
Route matters to Legal for review/approval when required
Conduct structured data inventory activities using standardized templates
Maintain accurate, defensible processing records as systems, vendors, and processes evolve
Coordinate documentation and evidence for privacy assessments (including DPIAs)
Support audits and client inquiries by organizing and presenting privacy documentation
Coordinate updates to privacy notices and disclosures, including stakeholder input, version control, and Legal review
Maintain repositories of approved language, rationale, and change history
Support maintenance of internal privacy guidance (FAQs, templates, standards)
Coordinate privacy-related inputs for the InfoSec training program (topics, audiences, review requirements)
Track training completion and coverage metrics; prepare summary reporting for leadership
Coordinate Legal review of training content as needed
Support documentation and routing of privacy-related incidents in coordination with InfoSec
Ensure appropriate escalation, tracking, and record retention
Maintain incident documentation for audit and regulatory readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in privacy, compliance, governance/risk support, InfoSec/GRC coordination, or a similar operational role
Experience managing structured workflows (intake, triage, documentation tracking, and closure) across multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills; able to manage multiple parallel requests and deliverables across stakeholders
Clear, concise written communication, including summaries, decision logs, and audit/client-ready documentation
Sound judgment with appropriate escalation of risks or uncertainties; high discretion in handling sensitive information
Ability to collaborate effectively with business, procurement, security, and compliance teams
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel) and familiarity with task/ticket tracking and evidence management tools
Working knowledge of privacy-by-design principles (data minimization, appropriate use, retention, transparency, and sharing constraints)
Experience supporting vendor onboarding, system/security reviews, procurement/TPRM processes, and data inventories/ROPA-style records
Experience with training administration and completion reporting, preferably within professional services or regulated environments
Preferred
Privacy and/or Information Security certifications are a plus
Benefits
A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
Education reimbursement annually.
Dedicated Talent Development team.
Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
Company
Morrison Foerster
Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage.
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