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Ready for a new challenge? join guidewire as a privacy counsel within the guidewire legal team! our legal team plays a pivotal role in guidewire`s cloud transformationOur industry is undergoing a technology-led transformation, and the legal team are vital partners to our company in helping our company manage this journeyCome join our team as a privacy counsel where you will be able to have an immediate impact in supporting our complex product and sales model, and supporting cross-functional operating teams where you will be able to greatly expand your privacy experience and expertise in a transparent, innovative management and collaborative atmosphere! the ideal candidate has expertise in contract negotiation, operationalizing global data privacy regulations, and supporting varying business needs from a privacy perspectiveYou work well in a fast-paced, challenging environment as part of a dynamic team of professionals and have the ability to communicate effectively in group settings and before senior managementYou will report to guidewire’s vice president of legalYou must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to identify and resolve legal issues, balance legal and business concerns and draft and negotiate privacy-related agreementsExperience with issues pertaining to domestic and international saas software licensing and data privacy is preferredThis position will focus on developing, implementing and enforcing privacy-related processes and controls across the organizationFamiliarity with privacy compliance frameworks is preferredProvide privacy-related guidance across the global organizationYou will provide support to guidewire’s commercial legal team in the negotiation of customer contracts for privacy and information security related termsYou will anticipate problems and initiate actions to ensure privacy issues are addressed efficiently across the global organizationProvide legal support for procurement and various business units regarding negotiation of vendor agreementsMaintain and revise template privacy-related agreements as required.
Minimum qualifications
Qualified attorney in your jurisdiction
Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience at technology companies and/or law firms
3 years experience focused on data privacy related issues
Understanding of contract and negotiation principles from a privacy and legal context
Familiarity with a wide variety of commercial and data privacy terms
Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
Ability to work closely with both internal clients and customers/partners/suppliers
The ability to perform well under tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Jd and cipp certification required
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About guidewire guidewire is the platform p&c insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently.
Guidewire combines core, data, digital, analytics, and ai to deliver our platform as a cloud serviceMore than 400 insurers, including the largest and most complex in the world, run on guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their successWe are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1000+ successful projects, supported by the largest r&d team and partner ecosystem in the industryOur marketplace provides hundreds of add-ons that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
Guidewire software, incIs proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerWe are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our successQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disabilityAll offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it`s applicable to the position.
Disability accommodations and guidewire’s appeals processGuidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positionsAccommodation requests should be directed to (650) 356-4940 or accommodations@guidewire.comIf things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals processGuidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the positionThe appeals process is the same in either caseWithin five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, call (650) 356-4940 or e-mail accommodations@guidewire.com to make an appealGuidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days.
