Data Privacy Counsel

Data Privacy Counsel
 

 Are you an experienced Legal Professional with a data privacy compliance background?

Would you like to be part of a team that provides essential legal guidance on privacy regulatory compliance?

Join our Data Privacy Team!
 

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear; We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. The Data Privacy Counsel is responsible for supporting the effective implementation of the Baker Hughes global data privacy program. This Corporate Lawyer will provide legal support to regional and global business functions on all aspects of privacy regulatory compliance with a particular focus on North America region.

Partner with the best
 

The Data Privacy Counsel provides legal advice on global and local privacy compliance policies, procedures and processes. This Counsel will report to the Privacy Executive Counsel. We are looking for an experienced corporate lawyer with an advanced Degree and extensive knowledge within privacy regulatory compliance.

As a Privacy Counsel team member you will be responsible for:

• Manage and support incident response from a privacy perspective (including Data Loss Prevention - DLPs).

• Manage data privacy aspects of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and support data owners with responding to DSARs.

• Support Data Transfer Impact Assessments for cross-border personal data transfers.

• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments as required.

• Commercial and Sourcing privacy support (support negotiation of customer and vendor contracts).

• General support for day-to-today activities in response to business requests.

• Support Segments, Regions and relevant Functions with the effective implementation of the Data Privacy Program.

• Manage and/or support enterprise-wide projects that have a data privacy aspect/impact.

• Develop and deliver privacy compliance training.

• Support data privacy audits (both internal and external audits).

• Monitor data privacy regulatory developments (horizon scanning) and contribute to the update of the team’s regulatory developments tracker.

• Support the review and update of privacy policies and procedures.

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable law school in the US (or in another state/jurisdiction in NAM/LATAM).

• Eligible to practice as an attorney in the State of Texas (or in another state/jurisdiction in NAM/LATAM).

• A minimum of 4 years law practice in the US (or in another state/jurisdiction in NAM/LATAM)  in data privacy related roles either in private practice or in-house.

• Good understanding and knowledge of the data privacy legislation in major jurisdictions (including an understanding of the GDPR).

• Cross border/international experience, including in respect of international data transfers.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working hybrid hours that work best for your schedule - 2 days in office, 3 days WFH

Working with us
 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you
 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.  Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.