Lead Data Privacy Counsel

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Lead Data Privacy Counsel

Orbia is hiring for a Lead Data Privacy Counsel to be based at a remote location in the US or EMEA!

Job Summary/ Purpose

Orbia’s Lead Data Privacy Counsel is an experienced data privacy professional, responsible for oversight and management of Orbia’s global data privacy function. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, the Data Privacy Counsel will collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Orbia’s six business groups to ensure compliance with data privacy laws. The Data Privacy Lead Counsel will leverage deep subject matter expertise in international data privacy laws, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and newly enacted US laws, and be an expert in data privacy compliance program design and management, bringing a practical, collaborative, can-do attitude. 

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Orbia’s global data privacy initiatives, serving as the lead resource for six business groups, working closely with Legal Department and Ethics & Compliance team members to provide advice and counsel on international data privacy regulations.
• Evaluate the existing data protection framework, enhance policies and processes, including program documentation, leveraging a track-record of practical data privacy compliance implementation knowledge.
• Conduct DPIAs and provide day to day data protection advice and support to business partners, including legal, sales, procurement, and marketing teams.
• Coordinate, train and lead Orbia’s data privacy compliance network of data privacy professionals in the business groups, providing thought leadership on important topics.
• Serve as a standing member of Information Security’s governance committees, partnering closely with the CISO and CISO team to mitigate risk of data breaches and enhance preparedness efforts.
• Enhance Orbia’s record retention processes and procedures to ensure compliance with international law.
• Oversee management of OneTrust software and ensure its usage across the organization.
• Create training and communications to help the Ethics & Compliance team promote a culture of data protection compliance across all business groups.
• Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, Ethics & Compliance and the People Teams to review, enhance and implement data privacy policies, processes, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. or legal degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent verbal and written English communications skills; German, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related writing and presentation software.
• Certifications that demonstrate data privacy, GDPR and CCPA expertise.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• Minimum of five years of data protection legal and compliance experience, with specific experience having implemented a GPDR-compliant data privacy program preferably in a complex, multinational corporation.
• Subject matter expertise in European, US and international data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of GDPR and CCPA requirements.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to implement procedures in a decentralized, matrix setting.
• Ability to work well under pressure, create consensus among stakeholders, and manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent judgment, great interpersonal skills and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• In-depth knowledge on operating the OneTrust data privacy software tool. 

Behaviors that can help you succeed at Orbia:

• Develop yourself & Others
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

Relocation Sponsorship:

• Orbia will not cover international/ national relocation.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.