Assistant General Counsel - Privacy and Technology
Compeer Financial, a member-owned cooperative serving Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in Privacy and Technology. This role is integral to the legal team, focusing on privacy, technology transactions, data governance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The position is available at various Compeer office locations, including Bloomington, Lakeville, Sun Prairie, Naperville, and Prairie du Sac, with a hybrid work model allowing up to 50% remote work.
As the designated Privacy Officer, the Assistant General Counsel will lead the organization's privacy program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state privacy regulations. Responsibilities include structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex technology and data agreements, overseeing third-party risk management, and providing legal counsel on data protection, artificial intelligence governance, and cybersecurity incident response. The role also involves monitoring legal and regulatory developments, offering guidance to leadership, and managing legal aspects of privacy operations.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain licensure in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Illinois within the first year. Expert-level experience in privacy, technology transactions, or information law is required, along with familiarity with frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Privacy Framework, ISO 27001, and AI Risk Management Framework. Strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation abilities, and analytical thinking are essential.
Compeer Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with up to 9% contribution, flexible work schedules, and professional development programs. The organization fosters a culture that promotes meaningful work, professional growth, and a flexible, hybrid work environment. Employees are encouraged to participate in cross-functional committees and have access to mentorship programs and professional membership reimbursements.
Joining Compeer Financial provides an opportunity to contribute to a member-owned cooperative dedicated to enriching agriculture and rural America. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact within the organization.