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Sallie Mae Senior Director, Associate General Counsel in Newark, Delaware
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
What You'll Contribute
We are seeking an experienced, business-savvy Data and Privacy Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in data and privacy law, particularly in the financial services industry. They will play a critical role in advising key stakeholders on a wide range of data, technology, and privacy issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on the design and implementation of innovative new products and services. This individual will also closely monitor newly enacted legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the organization, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
What You'll Do
Provide legal guidance and support on data, technology, and privacy matters, including data collection, sharing, and commercialization, digital marketing, and data architecture and governance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the privacy implications of new products, services, and business initiatives.
Analyze and interpret newly enacted privacy laws and regulations, advise key stakeholders of potential impacts, and implement solutions as necessary.
Draft and review privacy policies, data processing agreements, and other disclosures related to data handling and privacy compliance.
Respond to privacy-related inquiries from regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
What you have
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
10+ years of legal experience in private practice or in an in-house corporate legal department, with a focus on privacy and data issues in the financial services industry.
In-depth knowledge of both federal and state privacy laws and regulations, including GLBA, CCPA, FCRA, and UDAAP.
Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and guidance on complex privacy issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply legal requirements in a practical business context.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with others at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in cross-functional group setting, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Superior business acumen, influential with sound judgment.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment (2-3 days per week in the office).
Preferred education, skills, and experience.
- Experience advising on the adoption and use of Generative AI
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities
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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here (https://salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/) to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here (https://mandatoryview.com/productview) for federal job applicant notices, and here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A5637b18d-10f3-4877-a3fe-481683f1eb1c) to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click https://https/www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants. https://https/www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf. Click https://https/www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/ to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.