Strategic Sourcing Privacy Contracts Manager 1

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Job Summary

Manage the legal review and negotiation of privacy provisions of vendor contracts (including domestic (i.e., CCPA/CPRA) and international data privacy terms (i.e., GDPR)), data processing agreements and information security addendums for Strategic Sourcing.  Draft and review markups of vendor contracts.  Work closely with Partners, LOB Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all LOB and internal functions for RSM.   Perform review of certain commercial vendor contracts in connection with responsibilities on the Sourcing team.

Essential Duties

• Review data privacy provisions in vendor contracts, including data processing agreements, cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premise software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents

•  Leverage expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.

• Address day-to-day questions, provide education, and trouble-shoot data privacy matters related to vendor contracts and regarding dynamic data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and HIPPA.

•  Assist in the ongoing development of, and support of, RSM's data privacy contract review program.

• Provide recommendations and necessary contract documents for data privacy as part of the contracting process.

• Provide RSM leaders with status updates. Also coach LOB and functional leaders on privacy negotiation tactics for best overall results.

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required – bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience.

• Preferred – legal degree (and active law license)

• Preferred – master's degree

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Required – demonstrated knowledge of legal processes required for contract processing.

• Required – basic knowledge of excel, word and word processing

EXPERIENCE

• Required – 2+ years practicing data privacy law or advising companies on data privacy laws

• Required – 3-5 years strategic sourcing experience

• Required – 3 years project management experience

• Required – Experience managing vendor agreements

• Required – Knowledge of information technology concepts

• Required – Knowledge of privacy concepts

• Preferred – Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems

MANAGEMENT

• Required – superior oral and written communication skills

• Required – Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

• Required – Exceptional listening skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at  

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