Assoc Corporate Counsel

Overview

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work.

Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress.

Based in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area (Herndon, VA) and with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are looking for a bright, driven lawyer to support our continued growth strategy with Deltek’s Legal Department.

What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a motivated, energetic Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Team and assist us in a number of areas, including:

• Monitoring and researching relevant privacy, data protection, data security, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and risk management frameworks across multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance.
• Designing and reviewing internal policies, procedures, and standards relating to data protection, data security, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data management.
• Drafting and reviewing data-related clauses in contracts (Software and SaaS agreements, SOWs, Professional Services agreements, RFPs) and privacy and data security related questionnaires with clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Coordinating advice with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, engineering, security, and other internal legal counsel.
• Improving legal processes and facilitating collaboration.

• Quickly understand key business objectives.
• The ability to spot risks and opportunities quickly, providing concise summaries and actionable solutions.
• A history of managing diverse projects independently with a high level of efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• At least one year of practical data privacy counseling experience.
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO, PIPEDA, GDPR and CCPA privacy and security principles, and other equivalent privacy and data security laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills that will foster teamwork and effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with and interest in technology (in particular SaaS and AI) and software-related concepts, including understanding emerging technologies, including the use of GenAI and large language models both within an organization and within products.
• Experience with international legal work and integration of acquired companies.
• Results-driven; able to work in fast-paced, deadline oriented global environment.
• US Citizen is required for this position.

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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