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Vice President, Head of Privacy (Privacy, Cyber Security, Consumer Compliance)

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Legal Multidiscipline
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor and a member of the New York Bar
  • 15+ years of experience in US and international data privacy and protection
  • 5+ years of experience managing people
  • 5+ years of previous in-house experience
  • Experience advising on online safety laws and sensitive data privacy regulations
  • Experience managing legal professionals on consumer-related issues
Nice to have
  • 5+ years in-house experience at a tech platform, media company, or subscription-first company
What the job really is

The Vice President, Head of Privacy at The New York Times will oversee all legal aspects related to data privacy, information security, and compliance in consumer marketing and subscriptions. This role involves advising internal clients on privacy risks, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while collaborating with various departments. The position requires drafting policies, conducting risk assessments, and serving as the legal lead for security incidents.

Benefits
  • Variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days a week
  • High-volume workload expected
  • No specific mention of a team size or structure for the team managed
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