Global Senior Privacy Counsel

Company:MMC Corporate

Description:

Marsh McLennan (the “Company”) has a truly compelling career opportunity for a privacy lawyer to join a global Fortune 200 stalwart Company as Global Senior Privacy Counsel, reporting to our Global Chief Privacy Officer.

Data is fundamental to our client services at Marsh McLennan. We pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of the large volumes of global data we are entrusted with, and in our thoughtful design of innovative offerings to help clients manage risks. We are looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative lawyer to join our small but mature global privacy Center of Excellence (COE).

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead impactful privacy initiatives with great visibility across the various businesses and functions. 

What can you expect?

• An opportunity to lead global initiatives involving diverse business and functional teams to maintain, improve, and expand our global privacy program.
• The ability to be part of a dedicated privacy team that strives to promote responsible and ethical data practices while facilitating client service excellence and innovative digital offerings
• The chance to be at the forefront of building and maintaining responsible AI governance
• To join a truly global organization that can offer excellent ongoing career development opportunities

We will count on you to:

• Coordinate with regional DPOs and subject matter experts to articulate and maximize consistent application of privacy principles across regions, including by maintaining centralized templates, standards, and policy documentation
• Serve as the privacy team’s lead liaison to business and corporate teams looking to efficiently scale compliant initiatives globally or across regions
• Maintain global privacy awareness efforts and work with the privacy project manager to streamline the privacy program to avoid duplication of effort across regions
• Be a subject matter expert on privacy requirements impacting data, digital products, and websites (including cookies and other online tracking technologies)
• Advise on privacy implications of business growth, including in relation to acquisitions and divestitures
• Advise on privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) risk assessments for new products, vendors, and tools
• Work closely with other parts of the Privacy COE, the People function, Global Sourcing & Procurement and the broader Legal and Compliance teams on privacy matters

What you need to have: 

• BA/BS degree / JD degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in a corporate environment or law firm
• Deep knowledge of global data protection laws and the ability to navigate these demands in the context of global contracts and projects
• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy and security clauses in global commercial contracts
• Experience dealing with privacy risk assessments

What makes you stand out:

• Proven experience within a global matrix structured organization
• Familiarity with AI and algorithmic decision-making tools, digital platforms, and online tracking technologies as well as relevant regulations
• Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements
• Any CIPP certification

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Hybrid working culture with a healthy work-life balance
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $144,300 to $288,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.