Vanguard - IP

- Ideal candidates will also have experience with drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, privacy policies, and security policies, as well as providing day-to-day privacy advice to in-house counsel and start-up executives.. - CIPP certification preferred.. Candidates who are not already certified are expected to become CIPP certified after joining the firm.. - Ensure that current, substantive legal knowledge on privacy counseling and compliance is accessible to the firm’s lawyers and contribute to enhancing the quality, value-add and cost-effectiveness of the advice that Gunderson Dettmer provides to its clients.. - The Knowledge Management Lawyer will report to the Head of the Privacy Group with a dotted line to the Firm’s Chief Knowledge Officer.

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REQUIREMENTS - Candidates must have a JD with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice and be in good standing in the state in which they will be sitting. - Candidates must have experience practicing privacy law at a law firm and/or in-house, with extensive knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws (including CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, HIPAA, COPPA, and BIPA) and the GDPR. - Ideal candidates will also have experience with drafting and reviewing data processing agreements, privacy policies, and security policies, as well as providing day-to-day privacy advice to in-house counsel and start-up executives. - Preferred candidates will have experience in knowledge management, including experience with creating and maintaining templates, models, sample documents, state surveys and other similar resources. Ideal candidates would also have experience developing and participating in testing and training for technology-oriented tools and initiatives, including those that are client-facing. - Candidates should have excellent analytical, project management, prioritization and organizational skills. - Candidates should have the ability to work independently with good judgment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and quickly prioritize projects. - Candidates should understand and leverage connections between other practice groups, and operational departments including Marketing, Talent, Library, and Information Technology. - CIPP certification preferred. Candidates who are not already certified are expected to become CIPP certified after joining the firm. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support and assist with the development of knowledge management systems. Organize meetings and presentations as appropriate to promote knowledge systems and platforms. - Capture and leverage deal and experience data to improve future transactions. - Ensure that current, substantive legal knowledge on privacy counseling and compliance is accessible to the firm’s lawyers and contribute to enhancing the quality, value-add and cost-effectiveness of the advice that Gunderson Dettmer provides to its clients. - Assist with drafting and maintaining content for automated documents, processes and procedures. Work with the Knowledge Management team and document automation specialists to automate the Privacy Group’s precedents. - Write and publish legal content on current privacy topics, including regular client alerts. - Collect and share the Privacy Group’s legal knowledge in the firm's knowledge databases and consistently update resources. Identify and close gaps in know-how and ensure that content development continues to progress. - Work with the Head of the Privacy Group to proactively seek ways to improve client service and efficiency and contribute to internal best practices and innovation efforts. Actively participate in firm-wide knowledge management and practice innovation projects and initiatives. - Respond to inquiries from client-facing lawyers with thorough and timely answers. Develop a reputation as a go-to expert for any privacy matters within the Firm. Draft and review client documents as needed and provide legal research capabilities for the Privacy Group. The Knowledge Management Attorney will: - Assist with creating and maintaining legal content, support deal work, and provide advice and counseling on various privacy law matters to emerging growth and start-up companies. - Work closely with the other team members of the Privacy Group and the firm’s Knowledge Management and Innovation teams to execute on a wide variety of legal innovation initiatives. - The Knowledge Management Lawyer will report to the Head of the Privacy Group with a dotted line to the Firm’s Chief Knowledge Officer. This role is part of a growing function within the Firm, providing significant opportunities for creativity and experimentation. SUMMARY Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients’ needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high level contacts to get your questions answered. We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. **Should you have an interest in a similar position in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.** #J-18808-Ljbffr

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