Senior Counsel - Cybersecurity amp Privacy Remote

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Cuna Mutual

Senior Counsel - Cybersecurity & Privacy (Remote)

in

Madison

Wisconsin

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel – Privacy Official. This legal professional will provide legal expertise to all levels of management in the conduct of company business for CUNA Mutual Group and its Affiliates with a primary focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology. Effectively builds partnerships with business customers. This Position shall have solid expertise and leadership skills and will have primary responsibility and accountability for their assigned area. This individual will also work collaboratively with attorneys holding this role in other areas of responsibility.

Framework General Profile and Scope:

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions and approaches changes with flexibility

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Job Responsibilities:

With a primary focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technology:

Ensure protection of CUNA Mutual’s legal rights.

Represent CUNA Mutual’s interests with regulatory and legislative bodies in the various applicable industries including insurance, investments, lending, etc. Activities related to all areas include examinations, filings, product design and approval, licensing, authority, rating plans, and providing support to influence proposed regulations.

Provide legal options and opinions to facilitate reaching corporate objectives.

Ensure appropriate corporate legal compliance across all areas of the law.

Inform and advise business regarding legal issues.

Ensure efficient and effective provision of legal services.

To challenge self and others in a continuous-improvement environment.

Demonstrate CUNA Mutual corporate values.

Connects on personal level with others; adjusts style as needed to foster this connection; is sensitive to group dynamics and respected roles.

Proactively listens without interrupting; asks clarifying questions.

Develops awareness of non-verbal communication.

Demonstrates proficiency in building relationships, consultation and influence skills.

Engages with client on business issues as well as legal issues; partner with clients on business initiatives.

Possesses a fundamental understanding of financials and dynamics of supported business unit(s).

Translates legal advice into terms that are business focused.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree and continuing legal education within areas of specialty and responsibility.

Authorized to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction.

Generally, five to eight years of legal experience with overall expert status in cybersecurity, privacy, emerging technology, and related areas .

In-depth knowledge and experience in the processes and procedures necessary to effectively represent CUNA Mutual in the judicial system, before governmental and regulatory agencies and in legislative bodies.

Basic knowledge and experience in insurance or financial services industries and CUNA Mutual operations and corporate affairs, including objectives, strategies, products and programs.

Strong negotiation, analysis, reasoning, creativity, and judgment skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to present oneself and interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and invites consultation.

Demonstrated ability to think and act quickly and perform under significant pressure and deadlines.

Demonstrated sound organizational and planning skills.

Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and professionally with others.

Competencies:

Technical Skills

Uses legal training to analyze issues, provide legal advice to the company, complete assignments and resolve issues. Demonstrates command of the law and legal framework applicable to assigned subject area(s) and keeps current on legal developments.

Understands and effectively uses available technology to receive requests for advice, document recommendations, and store records.

Monitors trends related to innovation and technology in the legal profession and embraces opportunities for improving department operations and delivery of service.

Demonstrates progressively more sophisticated understanding and analysis of legal processes, legal concepts, legal risks and risk mitigation strategies, and the professional obligations of an in-house counsel role. Uses legal acumen to address increasingly complex business problems. Demonstrates progressively deeper understanding of the company’s business strategies. Assumes increasing responsibility for delivery of legal services and developing effective client relationships.

Accountability

Actively works toward meeting client needs and addressing client issues. Obtains relevant information from the client necessary to address and solve client problems. Takes personal responsibility for getting things done and involves others as appropriate. Completes work in a timely manner. Assists others in meeting client, department and company objectives. Manages deadlines appropriately, including actively communicating about and resolving conflicting priorities when necessary.

Professionalism

Acts with integrity and honesty in interactions with others. Follows through on commitments. Adheres to the professional rules of conduct. Models respectful and inclusive behaviors towards others regardless of status or personal differences. Displays sound judgment when making recommendations to others. Listens to others. Balances the needs of relevant stakeholders including business areas, the department and the company. Participates in discussions and shares information and expertise with others.

Provides constructive feedback and willingly accepts feedback from others.

Performs some pro bono or other community service activities.

Business Acumen

Understands business goals and key business drivers to achieve those goals. Prioritizes activities that grow the top line, translate into long term profitability, and support business priorities.

Understands the client’s significant legal and business risks and associated risk management strategies.

Actively monitors industry-changing business and legal developments and trends.

Client Relationship

Demonstrates understanding of client goals and objectives; actively works toward meeting client needs and addressing client issues. Is accessible to clients and maintains regular communication with them. Obtains relevant information from the client necessary to address and solve business problems. Presents advice to the client in a clear and useful manner. Works collaboratively toward shared goals.

Communicates effectively about legal issues one-on-one and to small and large groups. Connects on a personal level with others. Adjusts style as needed to foster connection. Is sensitive to group dynamics and respective roles. Proactively listens without interrupting. Asks clarifying questions. Considers both verbal and non-verbal communication.

Engages with client on business issue as well as legal issues. Partners with clients on business initiatives. Uses information about external legal and business developments to develop recommendations for improvement of company practices and processes. Identifies problems and issues and proactively develops actionable recommendations for improvement.

Possesses a fundamental understanding of financials and dynamics of client’s business area.

Translates legal advice into business-focused terms understood by the client(s).

Actively monitors industry legal and business developments identifies and drives business changes given developments in area of expertise and businesses impacted.

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Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

Base Salary Range:

$125,200.00 - $187,800.00

CUNA Mutual Group’s insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. As a dynamic and growing company, we strive to create a culture of performance, high standards and defined values. In return for your skills and contributions, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefit packages, significant professional growth, and the opportunity to win and be rewarded.

Please provide your Work Experience and Education or attach a copy of your resume. Applications received without this information may be removed from consideration.

Accommodation Request

At CUNA Mutual Group we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their best self and thrive.​ If application or interview process accommodations are needed please notify us at talentacquisition@cunamutual.com .

We're a leading insurance, financial services and technology company focused on helping people achieve financial security through all life stages. We offer consumer and commercial insurance, retirement and investment solutions; and business solutions including data and analytics, lending capabilities and marketing services.

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Company info

CUNA Mutual Group
Website : http://www.cunamutual.com