MA Privacy Director Plano,Texas,United States Legal Posted 10 hours ago
Ericsson GmbH, Plano, TX, United States
.## MA Privacy DirectorPlano,Texas,United States## Grow with us## What you will doAt Ericsson, you ́ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what ́s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You ́ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You ́ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer,If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.**DISCLAIMER:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.**Primary country and city:** United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)**Job details:** Legal Counsel**Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson**
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.**Your Pay**
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.**Your Health**
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.**Your Financial Security**We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.**Your Time**
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.**Additional Benefits**
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.**Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.**MA Privacy DirectorOverview The MA Privacy Director (MAPD) is the regional privacy lead for the Market Area. The role supports and advises stakeholders – including legal counsels, DPOs, management, security, and sales – in implementing Ericsson’s global privacy framework (the Framework).
The MAPD brings key stakeholders together, fosters accountability, and drives local monitoring through the common privacy posture methodology used for Market Area oversight. The focus is on enabling effective local implementation of the Framework, aligned with the three-lines-of-defense model, and on strengthening local ownership by providing specialist support and training so local teams understand the requirements and expectationsKey ResponsibilitiesLocal Framework Implementation* Build and maintain a strong network of country, functional and CU privacy advisors, managers and/or lawyers to ensure the privacy strategy, templates and standards within the Framework are understood, accessible and used.* Advise locally responsible stakeholders on measures required for effective local implementation of the Framework, based on their specific operational context.* Promote clarity of roles and responsibilities in line with the three-lines-of-defense structure to enable consistent and accountable implementation across the Market Area.Risk Management* Support the identification, assessment and documentation of privacy risks, ensuring alignment with the enterprise risk framework.* Work with the MA Head of Legal and MA Head of Security to ensure risks are clearly owned, appropriately mitigated and escalated where required.* Ensure Market Area privacy risks are actively monitored through both local processes and the overarching GFLA Privacy risk management process.Stakeholder Engagement and Training* Conduct privacy training and awareness activities that build a strong culture of privacy and support local accountability.* Support Market Area stakeholders in developing Market Area-specific templates, standards and working tools, or ensure they are familiar with those already available in the Framework.* Engage regularly with teams and stakeholders to facilitate practical, consistent and business-relevant application of the FrameworkPolicy Development and Legal Guidance* Translate relevant regulations and industry privacy standards into clear policies, guidance, tools and best practices that support local implementation.* Provide timely, pragmatic advice to Market Area security, business and legal teams in escalation cases.* Maintain an up-to-date inventory of applicable laws and regulations relevant to Market Area business activities.* Advise on questions related to privacy processes within OneTrust to ensure global consistency and alignment.Coordination and Reporting* Serve as a central point of contact for privacy advisors, managers and CU Legal on Market Area privacy matters.* Report and escalate privacy-related risks to the Chief Privacy Officer and the MA Head of Legal in a structured and timely manner.* Keep privacy advisors and the MA Head of Legal informed of relevant privacy developments, Framework updates and regulatory changes.* Support the preparation and delivery of regular updates to Market Area management and other stakeholders on privacy risks, compliance posture and Framework implementation progress.Leadership and Organization* Report to the Chief Privacy Officer as part of the GFLA Privacy team, contributing to the overall direction and maturity of Ericsson’s global privacy program.* Collaborate closely with the MA Head of Legal, maintaining an active dialogue on regulatory developments, emerging risks and local implementation priorities.* Strengthen local #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer,If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.**DISCLAIMER:** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.**Primary country and city:** United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)**Job details:** Legal Counsel**Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson**
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.**Your Pay**
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.**Your Health**
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.**Your Financial Security**We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.**Your Time**
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.**Additional Benefits**
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.**Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.**MA Privacy DirectorOverview The MA Privacy Director (MAPD) is the regional privacy lead for the Market Area. The role supports and advises stakeholders – including legal counsels, DPOs, management, security, and sales – in implementing Ericsson’s global privacy framework (the Framework).
The MAPD brings key stakeholders together, fosters accountability, and drives local monitoring through the common privacy posture methodology used for Market Area oversight. The focus is on enabling effective local implementation of the Framework, aligned with the three-lines-of-defense model, and on strengthening local ownership by providing specialist support and training so local teams understand the requirements and expectationsKey ResponsibilitiesLocal Framework Implementation* Build and maintain a strong network of country, functional and CU privacy advisors, managers and/or lawyers to ensure the privacy strategy, templates and standards within the Framework are understood, accessible and used.* Advise locally responsible stakeholders on measures required for effective local implementation of the Framework, based on their specific operational context.* Promote clarity of roles and responsibilities in line with the three-lines-of-defense structure to enable consistent and accountable implementation across the Market Area.Risk Management* Support the identification, assessment and documentation of privacy risks, ensuring alignment with the enterprise risk framework.* Work with the MA Head of Legal and MA Head of Security to ensure risks are clearly owned, appropriately mitigated and escalated where required.* Ensure Market Area privacy risks are actively monitored through both local processes and the overarching GFLA Privacy risk management process.Stakeholder Engagement and Training* Conduct privacy training and awareness activities that build a strong culture of privacy and support local accountability.* Support Market Area stakeholders in developing Market Area-specific templates, standards and working tools, or ensure they are familiar with those already available in the Framework.* Engage regularly with teams and stakeholders to facilitate practical, consistent and business-relevant application of the FrameworkPolicy Development and Legal Guidance* Translate relevant regulations and industry privacy standards into clear policies, guidance, tools and best practices that support local implementation.* Provide timely, pragmatic advice to Market Area security, business and legal teams in escalation cases.* Maintain an up-to-date inventory of applicable laws and regulations relevant to Market Area business activities.* Advise on questions related to privacy processes within OneTrust to ensure global consistency and alignment.Coordination and Reporting* Serve as a central point of contact for privacy advisors, managers and CU Legal on Market Area privacy matters.* Report and escalate privacy-related risks to the Chief Privacy Officer and the MA Head of Legal in a structured and timely manner.* Keep privacy advisors and the MA Head of Legal informed of relevant privacy developments, Framework updates and regulatory changes.* Support the preparation and delivery of regular updates to Market Area management and other stakeholders on privacy risks, compliance posture and Framework implementation progress.Leadership and Organization* Report to the Chief Privacy Officer as part of the GFLA Privacy team, contributing to the overall direction and maturity of Ericsson’s global privacy program.* Collaborate closely with the MA Head of Legal, maintaining an active dialogue on regulatory developments, emerging risks and local implementation priorities.* Strengthen local #J-18808-Ljbffr