Location(s)
Chicago IL
**Details**
_Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a
direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive
difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-
performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and
professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly
motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real
difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining
our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that
delivers on our promises._
As a member of the Kemper Corporate Legal Department in our Chicago
headquarters, this attorney will be responsible for providing practical,
strategic, and high-quality legal advice and counsel on privacy, data security
and data governance matters across the organization including line-of-business
functions. This includes collaborating and coordinating with key internal
stakeholders within legal, data governance, information security, operations,
product, and risk management functions to advise on applicable privacy and
data protection laws, regulations and guidelines affecting Kemper.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Defining legal requirements for Kemper privacy program and engaging with relevant stakeholders to implement program
* Collaborating with partners in legal, compliance, IT, information security, risk management and audit teams to proactively address risks, recommend solutions, and ensure compliance with regulations unique to each Kemper business
* Advising on best practices and compliance with privacy and data protection laws, as well as overseeing legal and regulatory aspects of data collection and use, privacy disclosures and transparency, and related issues
* Owning legal content of privacy policies and disclosures unique to each Kemper business and enterprise as a whole
* Overseeing consumer privacy request response process in compliance with CCPA and emerging state privacy laws
* Providing support and advice to business partners as they innovate products, develop customer solutions, and discover new ways to operate utilizing technology and data
* Advising on legal aspects related to data privacy and data security incidents and supporting cybersecurity response program
* Developing data sharing strategies and policies and providing legal support for the review and negotiating of privacy and data security terms in contracts with third parties, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements
* Supporting development of privacy tools, policies and training to equip employees to handle personal data appropriately
* Conducting privacy risk assessments, identifying key risks and developing mitigation strategies
* Engaging with regulators and policymakers to respond to inquiries directed to Kemper
* Providing updates to senior management and other business partners on legal developments affecting insurance industry in the areas of data protection, security, data governance and privacy
Qualifications
* JD degree and licensed to practice law in Illinois or with ability to obtain Illinois in-house law license
* 6-10 years of legal experience at large law firm or as in-house counsel
* In-depth knowledge of federal, state and other applicable laws and regulations regarding privacy and data security, including GLBA, HIPAA, FCRA, CCPA, CPRA, model cybersecurity and privacy laws, and NYDFS cybersecurity regulation
* Insurance industry experience preferred
* Able to work independently and collaborate with colleagues across the organization
* Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
* Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on achieving business solutions while managing company risk
_Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability
status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the
locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and
equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a
workplace free from discrimination._
_Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or
staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of
Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._
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