Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you! Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Job Overview:
This Vice President, Assistant General Counsel position will report to the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer. The attorney in this role must possess significant subject matter expertise in the areas of data usage, cybersecurity, privacy, technology and vendor management risk and will be responsible for leveraging this expertise to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Privacy Legal Team to provide legal advice and transactional contract support to the firm in connection with its processing of data and its procurement of a wide variety of products and services. The individual will also support and provide pragmatic legal advice and counsel to internal clients on a range of matters and projects relating to the firm’s use and distribution of its and its customers’ data.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Privacy Legal Team’s lead attorney for transactional matters requiring privacy, cybersecurity and data management knowledge and expertise.
- Drafting and negotiating a high volume of provisions and agreements for a wide variety of data usage, data feed, commercial and technology contracts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts on the development, maintenance and implementation of templates focused on data usage, data feed implementations, privacy and cybersecurity requirements and the related standards.
- Establish and maintain an organized process and workflow for the review and negotiation of data, privacy and cybersecurity related contracts and provisions with third parties.
- Develop positive cross-departmental working relationships to maintain an open environment for collaboration, risk identification and escalation.
- Analyze and apply laws and provide legal advice regarding regulations and corporate policies related to the collection and use of data and personal information, analytics and issues associated with governance of the information life cycle as applicable to the contracting process and standards.
We wantstrong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in afast-paced environment ,are client-focused ,team oriented , and are able to execute in a way that encouragescreativity andcontinuous improvement .
Requirements:
- Must have bachelor's degree, J.D., and be admitted to practice
- 6 + years’ experience working for a large law firm or in-house, with a preference for experience in either the financial services and/or technology/software industry.
- The attorney must be well-versed in technology and adept in privacy, risk and regulatory issues.
- Creative thinker with a strong work ethic comfortable working independently with minimal supervision and administrative support.
- Strong drafting, problem solving and project management skills
- Ability to balance and prioritize varying demands and a high volume of contracts and projects and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
- Strong process orientation to manage contract workflow
- Ability to interact well with business executives and provide pragmatic advice that balances business needs and legal risks
$167,000.00 - $278,400.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.
We areone team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.
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Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an@lp lfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947. #J-18808-Ljbffr