Corporate Counsel - Privacy

The Corporate Counsel - Privacy role supports all aspects of Blackboard's business operations globally, including commercial relationships, strategic initiatives, risk management and compliance functions. The position will work across functional areas and be responsible for supporting privacy, trustworthy AI and security advisory matters and for supporting Blackboard's data privacy and trustworthy AI programs.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house
• Qualified lawyer in Colombia
• Fluency in written and spoken English at CEFR C1 level or above
• Excellent academic credentials
• Knowledge of global data privacy laws (incl. EU GDPR)
• In-depth experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in English
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Experience in implementing and maintaining data privacy or similar programs
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with and influence senior leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong attention to detail, commitment to quality work product and excellence
• Self-direction, confidence, urgency, and initiative, as well as the ability to work with a global team to achieve goals and objectives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment