Privacy Paralegal

Overview /Objective:

The NFL Privacy Office is looking to fill a Privacy Paralegal role (Coordinator level). Reporting to Senior Privacy Manager within the Legal Department, this role will be supporting the operation of an enhanced data privacy program across the League. This will include working closely with the Data Management, Marketing, Analytics and other business partners and technology teams, as well as representatives of all member Clubs to ensure a consistent approach to data privacy throughout our business.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and compile and organize informational reports and presentations.
• Assist with the preparation of contracts, amendments, releases, and schedules using established templates.
• Maintain the privacy document repository including ensuring those policies are up to date and in-line with the current regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Build a knowledge of applicable federal, state, and relevant international privacy laws and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare briefing materials, presentations, and correspondences with both internal and external parties.
• Work closely and maintain a professional relationship with multiple business units.
• Support legal department processes including our contract and invoice management tools.
• Assist with response to third party vendor assessment requests.
• Assess stakeholder compliance with specific privacy requirements.
• Monitor and maintain processes for responding to privacy specific fan outreach.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working as a paralegal in a data privacy context.
• Degree from an accredited 4-Year College or University
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in data privacy
• Previous experience in a compliance, audit, or legal context a plus
• CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT or other privacy certifications from the IAPP or similar organization
• Proficient in the use of OneTrust with Professional or Expert certifications
• Professional or academic experience with information security, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI)

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• Ability to work on projects requiring a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Willing to work overtime, when necessary
• Must be collaborative and able to adapt to multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, discretion, and sound judgment
• The ability to collaborate across functions and regions.

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required, less than 5%.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

 

 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset