Privacy Compliance Paralegal

Privacy Compliance Paralegal

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they are ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S.

We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

Get to know the business

The Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in Corebridge Financial’s award-winning pro bono program.

About The Role

As a Privacy Associate at Corebridge, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services, Privacy and information technology as part of a collaborative, energetic, and business-oriented legal team.
The Cybersecurity and Privacy Legal and Compliance (CPLC) team forms part of the Corporate Legal Department and consists of experienced cybersecurity, privacy and information governance professionals, including our Deputy General Counsel for Cybersecurity & Privacy and our Chief Privacy Officer. The team is responsible for leadership and strategic advice on all aspects of cybersecurity, privacy and information governance risk and compliance across Corebridge’s businesses in multiple countries. We work collaboratively with each other and with our colleagues to solve problems and achieve company objectives in an effective, efficient, and pragmatic manner.

As a Privacy Associate, you will be responsible for designing and implementing compliance programs to address changes in Privacy laws and company policies, advising on privacy risk incidents, supporting governance programs, including advising on privacy risks associated with technology and business initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders to raise awareness of privacy requirements and best practices across the company.

Please note: The job can only be performed in the state locations listed: Woodland Hills, CA and Houston, TX

Specific Responsibilities

• Design/update, implement, and maintain compliance programs to address changes in laws and company policies such as CCPA, GDPR, PIPA etc.
• Work with members of the CPLC to design, implement and maintain programs to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, including records of processing activities, data mapping, third party governance, data subject access requests, regulatory certifications and filings, information security and privacy statements, policies and procedures.
• Manage the data subject act request program, including responding to requests and reviewing/updating the program due to changes in policy and/or law.
• Design and manage Privacy training programs, including HIPAA training.
• Work with members of the CPLC and other internal stakeholders on proposed projects involving the processing of confidential information and personal data and / or access to corporate systems to advise on risks and compliance with applicable policies and laws and to coordinate privacy and transfer impact assessments.

• Manage responses to privacy incidents, including investigation, handling breach notifications to regulators and data subjects, implementing best practices and lessons learned, supporting privacy aspects of regulatory audits, complaints and investigations related to such incidents and reporting and tracking of incidents.

What you need to know:

• Demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity, privacy and information governance including relevant certifications and professional development activities
• Understand corporate technology and information systems and terminology and can effectively translate privacy risk concepts and requirements into operational solutions
• Have well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and in business and technology roles
• Possess strong project management and organizational skills including the ability to manage complex, multi-function programs, prioritize effectively, anticipate obstacles and handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Are a self-starter able to use their own initiative to identify opportunities and drive improvements

And have:

• A minimum of combined experience of 3 years in Privacy. Experience in the financial services industry a plus.
• Experience with US and EU cybersecurity and privacy related laws, including US State and Federal cyber and privacy regulations and GDPR
• Experience working on and maintaining cybersecurity and privacy legal and compliance programs
• Relevant certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals
• A Law degree from an accredited law school a plus

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial Life & Retirement

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefit package includes

• Paid Time Off Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
• 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For positions based in Woodland Hills, CA, the base salary range is $82,400 - $135,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed in our Benefits Overview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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