Privacy Attorney (Remote)

An employer is seeking a direct hire candidate for a Privacy Attorney or Privacy Counsel role in Cincinnati (or remote). This person will provide legal review, guidance and support on privacy, data protection and security matters across The Kroger Co. and its affiliated companies. You will partner cross-functionally with the business, including IT, sourcing, product development, engineering, information security, and our other Company attorneys to inform, influence and advise on data uses and privacy strategies while managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance involving use of personal information. Must have a strong foundation in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and in-depth knowledge and expertise on data privacy and security laws.

Key Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate data protection addendums and other data-related agreements for wide-ranging business initiatives, including with vendors, clients, and business partners.
Negotiate a wide range of complex commercial transactions involving consumer data, including technology, marketing, and license agreements.
Provide pragmatic privacy and data security subject matter expertise, guidance and advise on compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Partner with our Privacy Office to support, enhance, scale and run Krogers existing privacy program, including privacy operations and documentation; employee training; policy enforcement, and monitoring and auditing.
Collaborate with compliance, information security and other stakeholders to perform privacy assessments.
Proactively monitor and remain up to date on relevant consumer protection, privacy and data security laws and regulations, enforcement actions, technological developments, threat vectors, industry and regulatory trends and topics, and evolving industry standards and best practices.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience with consumer data privacy and security law (2+ years of experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients on various legal risks and obligations under privacy and data security laws in the U.S. )
Desire to do and experience with doing the hands on work of reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documents and contracts (in addition to advising, leading, counseling the business)
4+ years combined experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments
Juris Doctor from accredited U.S. law school
Admission to at least one state bar
Experience drafting and negotiating data privacy and security terms and agreements, with retail media and advertising experience strongly preferred
Knowledge and understanding of data privacy and security laws, regulations and industry best practices, with expertise on how those laws apply in the digital media and advertising space strongly preferred

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Data Analytics or Cybersecurity
Preference for candidates that started their career with a firm prior to going in-house/corporate
Work experience in advertising/ad tech

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.