Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

About the Team/Role Reporting into the Legal Director – Global Privacy and Data Protection, the Counsel - Privacy and Data Protection is responsible for identifying, monitoring and advising in relation to new legislation and regulations relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and automated decision-making; supporting contract negotiations and drafting and maintaining data protection and artificial intelligence contract template terms and related guidance materials; reviewing business initiatives and advising on alignment with applicable legal requirements, advising the marketing organization on applicable privacy and artificial intelligence requirements; advising on incident response activities; and developing internal training and guidance materials. This role will support the enterprise globally in all jurisdictions in which WEX operates. How you'll make an impact ● Horizon scanning, monitoring and advising of any changes or developments in global privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws and regulations that may impact WEX; ● Working with the Director, Global Privacy and Data Protection, advising on best practices and compliance with privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and cybersecurity laws globally with primary accountability for Canada, Brazil, India, Singapore and Australia; ● Advising the commercial legal teams on the negotiation of privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence terms in contracts and drafting and maintaining related contract templates and guidance documents; ● Assisting the third party assurance team on customer questions relating to privacy and AI practices; ● Participating in the review of new business and commercial initiatives for privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence legal risks; ● Advising the marketing team on privacy and AI matters relating to marketing campaigns and cookie compliance obligations; ● Participating on cross-functional teams to advise on the development, updating, and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. ● Maintain an understanding of relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and policy trends relevant to WEX products and technology; ● Counseling other members of the WEX legal team regarding privacy and data protection matters in various types of agreements, including software (and cloud/SaaS), data license, and professional services agreements and a variety of other general commercial contracts. ● The ability to coordinate cross-functionally, and with outside counsel in domestic and international markets, on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; and ● Independently and in collaboration with the Privacy Compliance team, develop training materials and conduct training sessions for product and business teams. Experience you'll bring ● Juris Doctor degree or equivalent ● Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state. ● 2-4 post qualification experience in the following areas: privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and incident response, artificial intelligence, and transactional/contract negotiation ● Experience advising on laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence, including HIPAA, GLBA, and state and national privacy and AI laws. ● In-house legal experience preferred ● Financial services and/or healthcare or similar regulated industry experience preferred ● Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. ● Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust as priorities shift. ● Strong reviewing and drafting skills; commitment to quality through demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness. ● Ability to be team-oriented and collaborative. ● Ability to build…