Privacy and Compliance Analyst

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position may be filled out of our Operations Center (Tampa), or Dallas location.

General Description:

We are seeking a Privacy and Compliance Analyst to join our team. The Privacy and Compliance Analyst will support a variety of firm-wide projects and initiatives for the team. The incumbent in this position should have an understanding and experience with data protection and privacy laws, compliance functions, clients and third-party risk assessments, and research evaluation.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Support the Firm's data protection initiatives and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments, which may include client risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, or artificial intelligence assessments.
• Conduct investigations, inquiries, and remediation efforts.
• Provide analysis and support of privacy and compliance initiatives such as privacy by design, data minimization, continuous improvement of access management and controls, and appropriate use, handling, and protection of personal information.
• Develop and assist with corrective action plans.
• Monitor and audit via variety of Firm processes involving personal information.
• Resolve internal audit findings and ensure all operational processes align with compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain procedural documentation for firm processes and initiatives.
• Participate in data protection controls strategy and the administration of privacy and security controls in support of the firm's regulatory and federal government requirements.
• Serve as a privacy and compliance resource to cross-functional teams and workgroups to continuously identify, improve, and monitor processes designed to mitigate risk of non-compliance.
• Assist with administrative and operational privacy and compliance program functions.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Effective communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Capable of rapid learning.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to manage deadlines in a dynamic, evolving, and regulated environment.
• Ability to identify risks and mitigation strategies, stay organized, and manage strict deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate critical program goals and promote privacy and risk aware culture.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-4 years of professional compliance experience, including familiarity with privacy and data protection.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients, internal attorneys, cross-functional teams, leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and iManage.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• Knowledge or understanding of data protection principles.
• GRC experience.
• Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Privacy.
• Law firm experience.
• Industry standard certification such as CCEP, CIPP, CIPM, or other similar certification. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ApplicantAccommodations@hklaw.com.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.