Information Governance/ Data Strategy Attorney

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Job Description Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an information governance and data strategy mid-level attorney with 4-6 years of relevant experience to join its FDA Regulatory group in our Washington, D.C. or Boston offices. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience and possess expertise in serving clients of all sizes across a variety of sectors. Key responsibilities involve:

• Assisting clients with development of information governance programs, including drafting policies and procedures, preparing, and vetting retention schedules and supporting program implementation.
• Providing guidance on a variety of domestic and global information governance issues, including litigation preparedness, defensible disposition, and management of electronic communications.
• Conducting IG maturity assessments, including developing assessment tools and evaluation criteria, interfacing with business leads, analyze results, and formulating risk mitigation strategies.
• Performing horizon scanning and prepare updates on key legislative, regulatory and enforcement activities affecting clients’ data management practices.
• Coordinating global and domestic regulatory assessments, including overseeing international counsel, summarizing findings, and developing heat maps.
• Reviewing and revising data flows, sales FAQs and marketing collateral for technology solutions.
• Customizing and presenting IG training for a variety of business audiences.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and possess superior analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines. 

This is a non-partnership track position.

Application Process

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General & Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.