Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.We are looking for a passionate and collaborative attorney to join our dynamic team in the Legal Department’s Legal Privacy and Information Security group. This role will report to the DGC/ DPO Privacy and Legal Information Security and will support Comcast Cable’s global privacy and information security program and by providing excellent legal counsel and subject matter expertise. Strong familiarity with the legal and regulatory landscape in this area is required, as well as contract negotiation and transactional experience and providing counsel on privacy and information security laws. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a dynamic, international company.
Position:Counsel, Privacy & Legal Information Security
Reports to: Deputy General CounselDPO, Privacy and Legal Information Security
Location: London, UK(Office 3/5 days)
Core Responsibilities
Handleprivacyand information security-related inquiries from a wide range of groups across the company and provide actionable advice and legal counsel tofacilitateprivacyand information securitycompliancewith the Company’s policies, standards and applicable laws and best practices.
Evaluate various Comcast programs and initiatives considering applicableprivacyand information securityrequirements.
Work closely with enterprise and business unit stakeholders to embed privacyandinformationsecurityprinciples into business plans and strategic initiatives during the design and execution process.
Assistin the creation, maintenance and implementation of policies, processes, data inventories and records of processing, and associated documentation relating to processing of data.
Review ofcompany practices to ensure consistency withexistingpolicies and other internalprivacy andinformationsecuritygovernance documents.
Monitor,summarizeand help to implement relevant requirements driven bydevelopments inprivacyandinformationsecurity related laws, regulations, standards, and best practicesin the UK, EU and other international jurisdictionsas needed(such asGDPR,ePrivacyDirective, NIS2, Cyber ResilienceAct, and self-regulatory organizations such as DAA and NAI)
Providepractical, proactivelegal counsel onprivacy and information security issues, including data governance, data retention,data minimization, andincident response matters
Advise onpost-acquisitionprivacy andinformationsecurityintegration efforts for newlyacquiredentities.
Assist with Privacy Impact and Risk Assessments relating to new businesses and initiatives involving processing of personal information.
Conduct awareness and training efforts as needed and/orrequiredto increase employee understanding of company privacy policies, data handlingand information securitypractices and procedures, and legal obligations.
Support the work of the Data Protection Officer.
Know your stuff - beenthusiasticlearners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology,productsand services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work.
Skills and Experience:
Aminimum of3-5years combined legal experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, with at least1-3years ofprivacy and information security experience.
Experience with the details and practical application of current European and UKprivacyand information security legislation, including an in depth understanding of the GDPR, experience with theePrivacyDirective,NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and other related laws Experience withadditionalglobalprivacyand information securitylaws andoperatingwithin a global privacy framework preferred.
Demonstrated transactional experience, including reviewing,draftingand negotiating privacy and data protection contract terms and agreements, data processing, usage,informationsecurityand/or transfer agreements.
Experience with conducting privacy impact assessments and advising on applicableprivacy and information securitylegal requirements.
The ability to interpret complex legal, regulatory, and technical requirements and translate them into practical business guidance.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality results.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, management, and operations personnel.
A pragmatic, risk-based approach and collaborative mindset.
Strong academic credentials.
Regular,consistent,and punctual attendance.
Recognised privacy orcyber securityqualification such as CIPP/E or equivalent would be preferable.
Experience with privacy management platforms and familiarity with productivity tools such as Copilotand Harveywould beadvantageous
This position is based in London, with some potentialEuropeanand US travelrequired
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities,and qualifications.
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Education
Juris Doctor
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
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