Privacy Counsel (Finance)
We are Omnissa!
The world is evolving fast, and organizations everywhere-from corporations to schools-are under immense pressure to provide flexible, work-from-anywhere solutions. They need IT infrastructure that empowers employees and customers to access applications from any device, on any cloud, all while maintaining top-tier security. That's where Omnissa comes in.
The Omnissa Platform is the first AI-driven digital work platform that enables smart, seamless and secure work experiences from anywhere. It uniquely integrates multiple industry-leading solutions including Unified Endpoint Management, Virtual Apps and Desktops, Digital Employee Experience, and Security & Compliance through common data, identity, administration, and automation services. Built on the vision of autonomous workspaces - self configuring, self-healing, and self-securing - Omnissa continuously adapts to the way people work; delivering personalized and engaging employee experiences, while optimizing security, IT operations and costs. we're experiencing rapid growth-and this is just the beginning of our journey!
At Omnissa, we're driven by a shared mission to maximize value for our customers. Our five Core Values guide us: Act in Alignment, Build Trust, Foster Inclusiveness, Drive Efficiency, and Maximize Customer Value-all with the aim of achieving shared success for our clients and our team.
As a global private company with over 4,000 team members, we're always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of work, we'd love to hear from you!
What is the opportunity?
We are looking for a pragmatic problem solver with a passion for, and experience with, privacy, security, and technology who can work well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. As Privacy Counsel and a key member of our privacy team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of Omnissa's privacy program. This role reports to our Deputy General Counsel.
The Omnissa Legal Team values curiosity, exploration, and continuous learning. As part of a growing, dynamic team, you will have opportunities to expand your expertise beyond your assigned focus areas and contribute to impactful projects. Our team environment promotes autonomy and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those eager to grow and make meaningful contributions.
Primary responsibilities include:
-Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our global privacy compliance program
-Own the drafting, maintenance and management of internal policies, processes and procedures, as well as external privacy documentation, including privacy notices
-Partner with engineering, product, security, marketing, HR and other business functions to assess privacy risks and develop practical, creative and scalable solutions to minimize privacy risks while enabling business goals
-Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs), transfer impact assessments (TIAs), trustworthy AI assessments, and vendor due diligence
-Lead or support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations
-In coordination with our Cybersecurity Counsel and other appropriate staff, lead the investigation of privacy breaches and other privacy-related violations
-Contribute to privacy training and awareness initiatives across the organization; conduct privacy trainings
-Draft, negotiate, and close privacy and data protection agreements with customers, vendors and partners; continue to develop template and playbook materials for contracting and advise/train members of the legal department on handling privacy-related language in contracts
-Oversee company responses to individual rights requests
-Stay current with applicable and emerging global data privacy and security laws, including CCPA, GDPR, and other U.S. and international privacy laws
-Advise leadership and business stakeholders on risk, trends, and emerging obligations
-Assist with other projects as necessary
What will you bring to Omnissa?
-J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
-7+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity law
-In-house SaaS or tech company experience strongly preferred
-Strong knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, HIPAA etc.) and emerging frameworks
-Some experience with artificial intelligence technology and emerging artificial intelligence regulatory regimes in the U.S. and internationally
Core Competencies:
-Creative and innovative problem solver, approaching complex legal challenges with innovative thinking and tailored strategies to address the unique needs of a high energy, accelerated paced global software technology company.
-Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and to balance short-term needs with long-term objectives.
-Strong ability to work as a team player and effectively collaborate with fellow legal colleagues and cross-functional business stakeholders.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple work streams, including both long and short-term projects in a very fast-paced environment.
Location: United States
Location Type: Hybrid or Remote (location dependent)
T ravel Expectations: 5%
Omnissa industry recognition and awards:
-Gartner Magic Quadrant: Consistently positioned as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
-IDC MarketScape Q2 2024: Recognized as a leader in IDC MarketScape reports for EUC.
-Forrester Wave report for Q4 2023: Workspace ONE received the highest scores in the current offering category and the second-highest scores in the strategy category.
-Customer Satisfaction and Reviews: High ratings and positive reviews on platforms like Gartner Peer Insights and TrustRadius. Omnissa's commitment to diversity & inclusion:
Omnissa is an Equal Employment Opportunity company and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Omnissa is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Omnissa are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Omnissa will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Omnissa welcomes applicants of all ages. Omnissa will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
