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Senior Corporate Counsel, Employee Privacy
The Senior Corporate Counsel, Employee Privacy will work with the Data Legal team, the Employment Legal team and the Data Protection Officer to implement initiatives necessary for demonstrating compliance with GDPR and global data protection laws as respect to the privacy rights of Autodesk employees. You will develop strategies and initiatives to engage with important partners and raise awareness of data privacy compliance for employee data across the company. We are committed to protecting the data and privacy of our global and employees, contractors and candidates.
You will be based in Dublin or Barcelona and will report to the Senior Privacy & Data Security Counsel.
We offer hybrid working options of our employees.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include:
- Research and track global privacy and security legislation, evolving regulations, enforcement and their impact on employee privacy rights and translate into actionable guidance for the business.
- Provide counsel on EU and global data privacy laws, regulations, and industry best practices, with focus on employee data processing.
- Provide counsel on Autodesk's compliance with global data protection laws, regulations, customer, and vendor contracts concerning employee data.
- Provide guidance to legal and business teams on best practices regarding processing of employee data for several company initiatives in compliance with EU and global data protection laws.
- Provide legal guidance and collaborate with the HR team and Employment Legal team when responding to employee Data Subject Access (DSAR) requests.
- Complete PIAs, DPIAs and LIAs for business processes and initiatives that process sensitive employee data.
- Help develop Autodesk's global privacy program regarding employee data protection and related internal and external policies, compliance processes and procedures, documentation, and communication materials.
- Collaborate with data governance and business teams to create and maintain records of processing.
- Help develop training materials and providing training to employees on privacy and security related obligations for employee data and further develop our privacy and data protection practices in the EU and globally.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in data privacy, security and compliance.
- Expertise in EU and global data protection laws and their impact on employee privacy rights, including an in-depth knowledge of the GDPR and national data protection laws.
- Expertise in advising on global compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability and confidence to represent Autodesk in the area of data privacy and security.
- Work and lead under pressure, exhibiting decision making skills, and with a sense of humor and balance.
- Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, able to quickly gain the respect of and interacting with and influencing senior leaders.
- Strong wok ethic, a self-starter, and accountable.
- Law degree and CIPP certifications
- Language skills a plus
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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