Director – Office of General Counsel

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Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism M&A Legal Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. Those in corporate law at PwC will provide legal advice and support to clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance. You will leverage experience in corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required. Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Additional Job Description This is an important role on the Privacy & Data OGC (Office of the General Counsel) team, where you will play a key role in protecting the firm while enabling the business. As part of the team, you will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating privacy and data protection terms in a large variety of commercial contracts entered into by the firm, including consulting services agreements, master services agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, joint business relationship agreements, supplier agreements, and other types of agreements. The role requires subject matter expertise in US and European data privacy and protection laws (e.g., the European General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act), and experience with negotiating contract terms in this area. The role will also involve advising internal stakeholders on a variety of data protection and privacy matters, including with respect to regulatory compliance, response to data and cybersecurity related issues. Importantly, this team member will work with our clients directly in contract discussions, as well as with our internal business clients and other internal subject matter experts. Strong communication and advocacy skills are important, as well as a demonstrated ability to problem solve. Job Requirements and Preferences: Basic Qualifications: Minimum Degree Required: LLB is a must-have. JD is good to have. Minimum Years of Experience: 12+ year(s) Preferred Qualifications: Degree Preferred: Juris Doctorate Preferred Knowledge/Skills Highly motivated, experienced contracting/transactional attorney with demonstrated contract negotiation experience. This attorney must be proactive, able to work both independently in a team and have strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates must have outstanding law school academics, strong organizational and analytical skills, prior experience with contract drafting and negotiation, and excellent interpersonal skills. Subject matter expertise in India and other jurisdictions’ data privacy and protection laws is preferred. Demonstrates strong abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs including the following areas Triaging high volumes of review requests for a wide variety of contracts Identifying and analyzing complex legal/regulatory/business issues and providing appropriate legal advice regarding applicable legal and professional standards, often on a time-sensitive basis Demonstrating negotiation skills with respect to legal issues Managing multiple cases/matters/projects and/or teams of internal and/or external resources; and Building consensus, even for difficult or unpopular courses of action necessitated by legal or regulatory requirements and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients regarding the same. Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date