Counsel (Privacy/Information Security)

To provide advice and counsel regarding various legal aspects of Navy Federal Credit Union, advising management and business units on a wide spectrum of legal issues relating to Navy Federal business and subsidiary entities with a focus on data privacy and information security issues. Interpret and translate legal requirements and communicate them effectively to business units and external stakeholders. Assist with overseeing litigation and managing outside counsel.
Direct report to Associate General Counsel.

• Provide legal advice and counsel regarding matters of regulatory compliance, litigation, and contracts including, but not limited to, GLBA, CCPA, EFTA, RFPA, UCC, FCRA 
• Act as liaison to Navy Federal business units to facilitate, improve, and strengthen operational decision-making through integration of legal analysis as part of the business development process
• Advise on legal issues across the full spectrum of Navy Federal's business, including, but not limited to: enterprise data governance, information security, collections, credit cards, secured and unsecured consumer lending, student lending,  procurement, and vendor management
• Ensure policies/procedures comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to: regulations from National Credit Union Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Help identify existing and new issues pertaining to corporate compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure necessary policies, strategies and procedures are implemented
• Respond to senior attorney and management requests for specific legal interpretation and/or the application of laws and regulations
• Assist in providing litigation support and appropriate support to outside counsel; monitor work performed by outside litigation counsel and audit associated billing
• Interpret and review laws, rules, and regulations affecting Navy Federal operations to optimize business effectiveness
• Obtain or provide justification for all expense items
• Provide ad hoc project support requiring additional legal review and research to the General Counsel Office and Navy Federal committees, other departments and senior management regarding legal issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, fully accredited by the American Bar Association
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the bar of that state, willing and able to become licensed to practice law in Virginia or register for limited admission as a Virginia corporate counsel
• Experience in regulatory compliance, litigation, and/or contracts, preferably involving financial institutions (law firm, in-house, and/or JAG Corps)
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, negotiating, and consulting ability
• Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely
• Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Advanced oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of financial services industry and financial institution operations
• Familiarity with Navy Federal's functions, objectives, and mission
• 2+ years of experience practicing law
• Strong understanding of GLBA, CCPA, FCRA, and other relevant privacy laws
• Experience in drafting privacy policies and negotiating privacy-related contracts
• Experience in incident response and drafting breach notification letters

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values and celebrates diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position.

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.