Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy & Security

Company: Nike, Inc.
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s rapid pace of innovation demands a Legal team that is always on the offense. And they're always on their game - with the mission to advance and guide Nike's business through innovative, offense-minded counsel. Nike attorneys, paralegals and other specialists in law provide inventive approaches and superior counsel to Nike's global business. As Nike changes the future of sport, the Nike Legal team drives competition, ingenuity and integrity in the marketplace.

Assistant General Counsel: Global Privacy and Security

Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for supporting and managing global legal privacy and security ("privacy") strategies for Nike, Inc., including its affiliates.
Strategy:
Help implement Nike, Inc.'s global legal privacy strategy, with executive direction as necessary.Help set and drive consistent privacy policy and practices across Nike, Inc.Formulate and disseminate enterprise-wide policies for US and Global operations, in partnership and consultation with country/GEO counsel responsible for data protection.Help ensure the company has fully documented policies and practices in place, consistent with local laws.Identify issues of highest risk facing the company; propose and drive solutions to address those risks.
Cross-functional leadership and engagement:
Provide leadership and engagement with cross-functional teammates including, but not limited to, HR, global sales, information technology, information security, government affairs, communications, and audit.
Embed our Approach:
Effectively champion a principles-based privacy approach throughout the company.Drive programs and processes and decisions in support of strategy and principles.Surface and resolve issues that have the potential for brand impact for business and legal consideration.Conduct privacy impact assessments for large IT and enterprise services, programs and systems.Continually test and improve privacy processes and governance.
Expertise:
Maintain knowledge of external business and legal landscape in privacy and proactively propose advisable business processes or practices.Maintain knowledge of the relevant information technology systems and applications to drive systematic solutions and improvements.Provide subject matter expertise regarding privacy and security provisions within commercial deals. Grounding in global laws and government activity related to privacy.Partner with government affairs on government policy/regulation affecting the company.
Education and Awareness:
Create content and guide delivery of company-wide and roles-based education and awareness of privacy issues and their impact to our brand and business.Train agencies, vendors and other contractors in privacy matters.
External Liaison:
Liaise with privacy professionals at peer companies and industries.
Monitoring:

Responsible for developing and augmenting internal efforts to create integrated privacy governance by monitoring the relevant legal, regulatory and policy developments, collaborating with external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE
JD degree Member, in good standing, of at least one U.S. State Bar and willingness to commit to membership in the Oregon State Bar Minimum of 5-7 years privacy experience. Law firm and/or multinational corporation experience preferred.In-depth knowledge of global privacy and information security laws; ability to act as a "subject matter expert" in privacyExperience with cross-border data transfers and methods of ensuring compliance with data protection laws.Experience with privacy and security provisions in commercial agreements. IAPP Certification PreferredAbility to successfully draft and implement privacy policies and processesAbility to communicate privacy effectively at all levelsStrong team player and ability to work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure Sound risk assessment capabilities in rapidly evolving regulated areas Ability to prioritize and work through ambiguity, focus on business requirements and drive resultsAbility to work independently within a multinational organization and be pragmatic and results focusedCan take a dynamic approach to implementing a privacy program

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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