What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Paychex?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Responsible for providing legal advice and assistance related to data security, privacy, product development and general contract law.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal advice to personnel in diverse matters affecting day to day business operations.
- Provides guidance to ensure maximum protection of Paychex legal rights and compliance with local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Assists, advises, investigates and resolves legal matters within corporate policies.
- Participates in legal litigation matters, regulatory hearings, investigations and trials in order to protect Paychex’s legal interests.
- Maintains excellent working relationships with internal clients to ensure that their legal and business needs are fully satisfied.
- Provides support to the Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
- Provides support for any other matter as may become necessary.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide Product Development, IT, Security and other business units with legal advice across many subject areas including security, privacy, and general contract law
- Analyze products, policies and initiatives to provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies and support responsible teams with implementation
- Draft/review agreements and amendments to client service agreements to support Company’s strategic plan without exposing Company to unwarranted risks or liabilities
- Review/negotiate agreements with third party vendors or partners related to data security and privacy
- Stay current on legal and industry developments related to areas of responsibility
- Maintain excellent partnerships with internal clients to meet their legal and business needs
- Provide support for any other matters as may become necessary.
Qualifications
- Admitted to practice in New York
- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in private practice or corporate legal department.
- Law Degree (JD).
- Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.
- Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Specific data security and privacy experience recommended
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