Privacy and Commercial Counsel

April 18

Mitek Systems

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The global leader in mobile capture and digital identity verification.

Document Verification • ID Checking • Image Capture Verification • Passport Verification • Drivers License Pre-fill

201 - 500

Description

• Maintain and improve existing global corporate data privacy programs and initiatives as required for a market-leading identity verification and fraud detection company • Advise on legal requirements applicable to the processing and controlling of personal information across the company’s portfolio of products and services • Negotiate various data protection agreements and contract terms in commercial agreements with Mitek’s customers, vendors, and partners • Research, interpret, and provide legal advice on international data privacy and data security laws for new and evolving products, features, functionality, and implementation models • Assist in supporting the Company’s global commercial contracting activities including customer and vendor agreements. • Provide legal advice on a broad range of legal issues including GDPR and global data privacy regulations. • Assist with other projects as necessary including general corporate matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a U.S. state bar, California preferred • Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience, primarily focused in data privacy and protection, with a major law firm or as in-house legal in a technology setting • Extensive knowledge of global data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, CPRA, COPPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, LGPD, PIPEDA, and other global privacy laws and regulations • Significant experience negotiating DPAs and other privacy-oriented commercial agreements, particularly those related to SaaS software offerings • General experience negotiating commercial sales and purchasing contracts • Extensive career experience advising on compliance matters including compliance with GDPR and global data privacy regulations. • CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPP/A or equivalent preferred; additionally, CIPM, CDPO, CDP, CISSP or similar certifications a plus • Strong interpersonal, negotiating and organizational skills. • High degree of professional ethics and integrity. • Excellent judgment and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, small legal department on a broad range of matters.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and the possibility to work fully remote (in the US). • Opportunity to join a successful and growing global Tech company that works with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a highly qualified international team. • An innovative, fast-paced environment with a great culture. • A diverse, inclusive, Agile-native ecosystem where everybody counts. • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities within our company. • A highly competitive salary plus perks and benefits.