Privacy Counsel

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company's award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents - from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Privacy Counsel is responsible for providing proactive leadership, direction, guidance, and support to business divisions, strategic business units and corporate functions in all aspects of data privacy. The Privacy Counsel will assist in leading the ongoing implementation, coordination, and management of a comprehensive privacy program to meet state, federal and global laws and regulations related to data privacy. The Privacy Counsel also will also cultivate and leverage robust enterprise-wide collaborations. The Privacy Counsel will be a valued global partner and advisor to several corporate functions, including, but not limited to IT, HR, and Marketing by providing strategic consultation, independent assurance, and a catalyst for coordinated, balanced action on risk and compliance matters. The position will report to the Vice President, Ethics, Integrity and Data Privacy with (i) 1 or more direct reports, including junior level attorneys or privacy professionals and/or (ii) global programs and routinely interact with HARMAN's senior operational or functional teams.

What You Will Do

• Manage Data Privacy Risks
• Identifying data privacy and security issues in product initiatives and customer agreements, and working cross-functionally with the appropriate teams to create solutions and minimize risk.
• Engaging strategically in risk assessment/mitigation and developing innovative approaches to data privacy and security issues in support of business objectives.
• Identify and develop initiatives to prevent, detect, and respond to internal and external data privacy risks through the continuous development and evolution of a comprehensive data privacy program, policies and procedures, annual oversight and monitoring plans, and privacy education and awareness-building.
• Bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes.
• Establish and maintain practices to protect personal information and HARMAN's confidential information in a manner consistent with HARMAN's values and applicable laws and regulations.
• Anticipate and address data privacy issues as they arise, respond to internal and external inquiries, concerns, and complaints, and prepare formal responses.
• Adherence to privacy laws and regulation.
  • Stay current and drive proactive action in the dynamic regulatory environment.
  • Oversee and monitor HARMAN's compliance with applicable state, federal, and global laws, and with HARMAN policies and procedures, and privacy standards.
  • Conduct training to increase awareness and proficiency around data privacy issues to reduce risk and incidents.
  • Protect the integrity of data collected, created, transmitted, released, and stored by HARMAN entities and affiliates.

• Investigation and response to privacy incidents
• Working closely with HARMAN's information technology and cybersecurity teams, lead complex investigations into privacy-related allegations and incidents, conduct interviews as needed, and follow incidents to resolution in accordance with regulatory reporting or contractual deadlines.
• Take a lead role in preparing formal responses to external state, federal or global investigative bodies; recommend corrective action plans and subsequent monitoring plans to management.
• Steward operational controls so that data privacy program components and activities meet state, federal, and international privacy laws.
• Work closely with HARMAN's information technology and other data security and privacy leaders across HARMAN to coordinate policies and procedures, incident response, best practices, and messaging relative to data privacy.

What You Need to Be Successful

• The candidate should have Juris Doctor and Bar admission (or equivalent in jurisdiction).
• 3+ years of relevant (generally in-house or law firm) experience with increasing responsibility in leading data privacy programs.
• Success operationalizing a privacy program is desired.
• Track record of active and appropriate responses to privacy violation allegations, incidents, and investigations, including working with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in educating a range of stakeholders on a comprehensive privacy plan.
• Experience communicating with oversight bodies and committees
• Subject Matter Knowledge
• Expert knowledge of state, federal and global privacy statutes, laws and regulations, industry standards, trends, and regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of industry-accepted privacy and security frameworks.
• Ability to understand, research, analyze, interpret, and apply complex U.S. and global privacy laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines and constantly changing risk profiles and evolution.
• Thorough understanding of industry best practices in privacy and demonstrated success in strategic planning, program evaluation, and improvement to create and implement a vision for privacy operations.
• Understanding of "privacy by design" practices and privacy engineering; appreciation for the complexity of how information flows.
• Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency

• Effectively prioritizes, delegates, supervises, and monitors work carried out by external legal resources or non-legal project teams to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Identifies potential legal and compliance issues and consults with appropriate stakeholders to identify a solution.
• Takes initiative to develop or improve internal company guidance documents, using legal know-how for the benefit of the entire business or function.
• Influencing and Communicating

• Highly effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to address a variety of sophisticated audiences.
• Proven presentation experience and comfort with senior leadership audiences. Effective facilitation skills with diverse groups.
• Able to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively, and resolve conflicts.
• Able to translate legal issues for primary business client and explain in a comprehensible manner; possesses diplomacy skills.
• Networks in the legal industry.
• Is approachable and makes time to support junior colleagues.
• Has developed sustainable and effective networks both inside the legal team and across Harman businesses and functions.
• Ability to lead and motivate others and earn the respect of colleagues at all levels.
• Commercial Awareness and Effectiveness

• Seeks regular feedback and discusses primary business needs to fully understand business drivers from the beginning.
• Prioritizes resource and effort around key business deliverables.
• Uses legal experience and knowledge to anticipate business need and seeks to add value.
• General

• Strong analytic skills, task-focused, works on own initiative to get things done, is able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders; well-developed project management skills.
• Exercises good judgement and sound decision making.
• Excellent strategic skills to craft and lead implementation of organizational strategies and plans for campus-wide initiatives.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and lack of clarity; a flexible approach to problem solving and an understanding of the dynamic and emerging nature of privacy.
• Strong project management skills to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects and coordinate activities among many significant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven by metrics and outcomes, with success in implementing evidence-based changes.
• Ability to passionately model and demonstrate consistently high standards of professional ethics, integrity, and trust embodied in the values, philosophy, mission, and vision of HARMAN.
  

Bonus Points if You Have

• Certified Information Privacy Professional designation is a plus.
• Membership and leadership in national privacy organizations are a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• You are willing to travel, up to 10%, domestic and international if necessary.
• Ability to work in an office located in Novi, MI (Hybrid)
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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