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**Regular or Temporary:**
Regular
**Language Fluency:** English (Required)
**Work Shift:**
1st shift (United States of America)
**Please review the following job description:**
The Cyber Counsel position will provide legal support to Truist on matters related to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection. In particular, the job will include advising the enterprise on cyber legal risk and requirements as well as providing legal support to business units responsible for cybersecurity and fraud. This attorney will be a member of the Cyber Legal Team in the Technology Group of the Legal Department and will work closely with Truist's cybersecurity and fraud teams as well as compliance and risk partners.
***This role has in office expectations and can be located in the following offices: Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA or Richmond, VA ***
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.**
1. Provide support to Truist's Legal Department and lines of business on legal matters relating to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection, including GLBA, NYDFS, PCI, and FFIEC frameworks.
2. Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice related to routine matters, and resolving legal problems which may represent potential exposure to Truist.
3. Negotiate contract terms related to cybersecurity and data protection.
4. Assist cybersecurity and fraud incident response, including advising on legal risk and data breach notification requirements.
5. Keep abreast of and analyze legislation, regulations, and case law developments relating to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection that affect Truist and the financial services industry.
6. Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Qualifications:**
**The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**
1. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
2. Minimum 5 years of post-bar legal experience, including contract negotiation and legal work related to cybersecurity, fraud, data protection, and/or privacy.
3. Strong background in state and federal laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, fraud, and data protection, especially those relevant to the financial services industry (e.g., GLBA, NYDFS, PCI).
4. Proven self-starter willing to work independently and take on responsibility
5. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly
7. Ability to handle a dynamic workload and meet critical deadlines.
8. Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills .
9. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
**Preferred Qualifications:**
1. Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) or another similar certification
2. Experience in a corporate legal department, especially a financial institution, having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility
3. Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation.
**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Sitting**
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
**Standing**
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
**Walking**
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
**Bending**
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
**Lifting**
Up to 10 lbs.
**Visual / Audio / Speaking**
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
**Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding**
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
**Availability**
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
**Travel**
Up to 25%
**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (
. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
**_Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace._**
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