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General Lawyer - Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data and AI

Kyndryl
Greater London
2 months ago
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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.


The Role

As a General Lawyer on our team you will be part of Kyndryl’s Cybersecurity, Privacy, Data & AI Legal team (“CPDA Legal”), a global cybersecurity, privacy, data, AI and regulatory legal team spread among the U.S., U.K. and four (4) EU countries and supporting a dynamic global business.

The role would suit a candidate that has an international outlook and ability to interact with legal and business colleagues around the globe on a variety of cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory matters. Specifically you'll be responsible for:

Working on a wide range of cybersecurity, privacy and related regulatory matters in connection with the company's business, specifically related to: 1) Incident Response and Investigation, 2) Cybersecurity and Privacy Operations, 3) Regulatory Compliance and 4) Developing Policy & Strategy Provide legal advice and guidance to business teams, including members of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and relevant Global Practices, as well as members of the global legal department Manage and lead multi-stakeholder incident investigative teams and provide proactive advice in a creative and business-centric way.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.


Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. You have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development, and to support others in theirs. You take your work seriously and prioritize customer impact. Most importantly, you understand that the most successful teams trust and enjoy each other and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

An ideal candidate will have some understanding of existing and emerging global legal and regulatory developments relating to cybersecurity and data privacy and be genuinely interested in developing expertise in the increasingly important fields of cybersecurity and data privacy. To be successful in this role you'll have the following experience and skills:

JD from an accredited law school or equivalent international law degree Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction 5+ years of legal experience, either in-house, with a law firm or a combination of both Strong analytic skills and project management skills Strong written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work as part of diverse and multi-cultural teams comprised of legal and business colleagues Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience & skills:

Understanding of European and/or international cybersecurity, data security and privacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber resiliency principles, laws or policies Experience in the IT, outsourcing, managed services provider or cloud computing industries Incident response experience Relevant experience and/or a degree in the engineering, software, computer science and/or digital forensic fields Additional language skills


Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.


What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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