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VF Corporation

Counsel, Privacy Compliance and Operations, Americas

VF Corporation, Greendale, Wisconsin, United States, 53129


Counsel, Privacy Compliance and Operations, Americas

USCA - USA - North Carolina - Greensboro - VFC

VF Corporation

outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic outdoor and activity-based lifestyle and workwear brands. At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action. What will you do? A day in the life of a Privacy Compliance and Operations Counsel at VF looks a little like this: As Counsel, Privacy Compliance and Operations, Americas, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations for the Americas, alongside an accomplished and supportive team of colleagues, on behalf of some of the world’s most beloved and iconic brands. You will make a difference for millions of VF consumers and thousands of VF employees by ensuring that their personal information is responsibly governed and their data privacy rights are respected. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide in-house privacy expertise and hands-on support of the Privacy Program throughout VF and its brands for the Americas region. This role will work with a wide range of VF teams, including Information Security, Digital Technology, Strategy, Data Insights & Analytics, Ethics & Compliance, Risk Management, and Legal Department colleagues. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more: Serve as an ambassador for Privacy by Design throughout VF and its brands, conducting training sessions and guiding teams on a wide variety of projects involving the processing of consumer or employee personal information. Assist in developing and executing policies, workstreams, strategies and tactics for the Privacy Program to best align with rapidly changing legal requirements, best practices, policies, and VF's evolving business models. Advance multiple privacy program workstreams and projects at the same time, while managing deadlines and competing priorities. Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and regulations and coordinate with privacy counsel in EMEA and APAC. Conduct privacy impact assessments, develop practical risk mitigation strategies, and communicate them to stakeholders. Develop privacy program training materials and proactively implement steps to generate privacy awareness throughout all levels of the organization. Handle escalations of Data Subject Requests and work with stakeholders to ensure that data registries are updated. Support other attorneys on the Commercial team to facilitate the efficient negotiation of regional/national/global agreements. Develop and deliver internal policies and procedures pertaining to privacy practices. Address legal disputes relating to privacy and respond to regulatory investigations regarding privacy. Negotiate and advise on privacy and data security in vendor and merchant agreements. Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the compliance landscape through research, due diligence, training, and benchmarking. Champion a culture of high data ethics standards and proactive identification of issues. What do you need to succeed? 5-8+ years of relevant legal experience. Juris Doctor (“JD”) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar/jurisdiction. 8+ years of experience and 2+ direct experience in privacy program management preferred. Certified Information Privacy Professional - US (CIPP/US) designation preferred. Strong end-user technology skills. Demonstrated organizational, planning, and time management skills. Proficiency in clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills. Solid analytical skills and sound professional judgment. Strong orientation towards teamwork and collaboration. Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: Travel by air and overnight, as required, up to 10% of the time. Ability to work in an open office environment. This role is hybrid, with the expectation of being in a VF office location at least three days per week. What do we offer you? At VF, we offer extensive development and growth opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow

MyVFBenefits.com . Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in? Hiring Range : $144,000.00 USD - $180,000.00 USD annually

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