Location: New York, NY, US
Careers that unlock the magic of human connection
Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Beefeater® Gin, and Avión™ Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
The salary range for this role, based in New York is $152,880.00 to $191,100.00 . The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate'sexperience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Position Summary
- Serve as lead counsel on data privacy and protection legal requirements and standards for U.S
- Manage and negotiate all marketing technology, ecommerce, SaaS, digital and IT related agreements, including coordinating with Global Privacy Team on as needed basis
- Provide business-minded and enterprise-wide legal support to technology, IT, marketing, and related teams
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, with a particular focus on software (SaaS), technology, data licensing and e-commerce agreements
- Develop and refine agreement templates and playbooks to drive for cross-functional efficiencies and close deals with third party partners and customers quickly
- Partner closely with the transformation, data analytics and management, digital, marketing technology and IT business teams to understand the digital strategy and apply a legal and commercial lens, enabling business objectives and resolution of any legal concerns
- Advise on initiatives and governance issues related to marketing and emerging technology, including but not limited to generative AI and NFTs
- Develop and implement privacy, data security, and breach preparedness related policies, processes, and controls within the organization to maintain compliance with data privacy laws
- Draft terms of use required for brand digital platforms and initiatives. Oversee ongoing enterprise-wide data-mapping effort
- Support Global Privacy Team on implementation of privacy framework, including but not limited to performing Privacy by Design review and Privacy Impact Assessments where applicable
- Liaise with global counterparts and stakeholders as needed
- Engage in special projects and other duties, as assigned
Nature and Scope
- This employee will be handling sensitive information regarding our IT systems and platforms and marketing programs, both internally and externally
- This person must be able to conduct efficient legal review and decision making and manage risk issues, as appropriate
- They will monitor developments in the data protection legal landscape and serve as in-house privacy, digital and technical expert
- The person must also be able to manage outside counsel fees efficiently
- This person should also demonstrate the capability to implement solutions on an enterprise level beyond the IT and Marketing teams, and exhibit curiosity about learning the business from all fronts
Requirements
- Education:- JD with license in NY (or reciprocity) required
- Experience with alcohol beverage and/or other consumer or ad technology products law is preferred
- Strong candidates with previous in-house or top law firm experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience / Background:
- 4+ years relevant attorney-level experience in law firm/in-house legal department
- CIPP/US Certification preferred
- Strong working knowledge of intellectual property laws and concepts, data privacy and security laws (including state laws, CCPA and TCPA) and best practices, and drafting and negotiating complex software technology (Saas) agreements, direct sourcing agreements, and professional services agreements specifically related to technology-related businesses; experience in ecommerce and marketing technology (martech) agreements
- Admitted to the bar in NY and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in NY (e.g., have registered in-house status)
- Ability to work with and manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently
- Ability to work autonomously
Required Skills/Competencies
- Ability to resolve complex issues while minimizing legal risk
- Anticipate change in the business or industry practices and/or the external environment and proactively recommend solutions or proposals which consider business goals and relevant level constraints
- Independently negotiate complex agreements without supervision
- Possess a strong work ethic and drive to exceed expectations, be highly responsive and demonstrate very high level of critical thinking and reasoning skills
- Have strong written and verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and leaderships skills
- Provide risk assessments to interdisciplinary teams and effectively influence executive stakeholders and external government agencies
- Manage multiple competing priorities with aggressive timelines and manage time by identifying and removing "time wasters" for self and direct reports/teams
- Navigate risk by creating effective and commercially viable legal solutions to complex business matters
- Manifest strong working relationships cross-functionally on legal and business matters
- Exercise independent, informed, and considered judgment with minimal supervision
- Maintain composure and high-performance standards in a challenging environment and push back when necessary
- Communicate complex issues/conclusions succinctly and in a "big picture" way
- Consider the bigger picture (including business needs and opportunities) when assessing specifics of an issue
Working Conditions
- General Office:
- Work is performed in a typical office environment
- Limited demands for movement and lifting
- Normal visual, hearing and language acuity required for correspondence and computer usage
- Occasional Travel (Est. 5% of the time)
When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life .
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team's schedules.
We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.
Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.
Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date :
2024-11-20
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