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LPL Financial

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Privacy/Compliance

LPL Financial, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Privacy/Compliance Job Overview:

LPL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President, Attorney to join our Legal Privacy team. This role focuses on privacy risks inherent in the collection, use, and sharing of personal information. The position requires broad privacy knowledge and collaboration with cross-functional teams in legal, risk, and compliance to advise and oversee the business on data privacy issues.

The individual will work closely with technology, data governance, product management, information security, and business owners to develop and implement strategies and initiatives with respect to privacy and disclosure requirements. The role requires navigating complex privacy and data protection issues in a strategic manner.

Responsibilities

Analyze and apply laws and provide legal advice regarding regulations and corporate policies related to privacy and data protection.

Regulatory coverage includes:

The EU General Data Protection Regulation and other international privacy laws and regulations;

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA);

US privacy laws, including GLBA, Regulation S-P, and state privacy laws;

FCC and FTC consumer privacy rules, including TCPA, CAN-SPAM;

Biometrics, Geo-location, Targeted Advertising, Automated Decision Making, and e-Commerce;

Collection, use, and destruction of Data and Personal Information, analytics, and governance of the information life cycle;

HIPAA and related regulations;

Drive privacy compliance and oversee compliance with data privacy laws, rules, regulations, and policies;

Provide counsel on data inventory and mapping efforts, retention, and destruction;

Collaborate across the privacy team; lead development and implementation of monitoring and testing coverage plans, privacy risk assessments, business process assessments, and privacy reviews for third parties handling personal information;

Evaluate business line initiatives and processes from a privacy risk perspective;

Stay up to date with emerging privacy legislation and monitor regulatory changes; advise business leaders and coordinate policy, standards, procedures, and processes to address requirements; maintain a regulatory inventory;

Develop cross-departmental relationships to enable collaboration, risk identification, and escalation.

What are we looking for? We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value creativity, continuous improvement, and a culture of winning together and sharing joy in our work.

Requirements

JD from a nationally accredited law school; admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.

Minimum 8-12+ years of legal experience with a strong background in:

Data privacy, including implementing and overseeing privacy laws and regulations;

Broker-dealer and registered investment adviser regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA, MSRB);

Cybersecurity and technology law.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Collaborative mindset with ability to work across legal, compliance, risk, and technology teams.

Deep understanding of data protection laws (e.g., Reg. S-P, GDPR, CCPA) and emerging regulations.

Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus.

Ability to advise risk and compliance managers and other attorneys in implementing practical operational processes to control risk and ensure compliance.

Ability to engage with a wide variety of people at all levels in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Pay Range $167,025-$278,375/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors including relevant skill, prior experience, education, internal salary benchmarks, performance, and location. LPL Total Rewards includes benefits such as 401K matching, health benefits, stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter can discuss these offers.

Company Overview LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. The company supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in assets for about 7 million Americans. LPL provides a range of advisor models, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management services to help advisors and institutions run thriving businesses.

Join LPL Join LPL Financial where your potential meets opportunity. LPL is the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer offering an integrated platform of technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Information on Interviews LPL will only communicate with job applicants from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom. LPL will not request any payment or banking/credit card information during interviews. For questions, contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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Equal Employment Opportunity statement and legal notices: EOE. Information on interviews and hiring practices are provided as part of this posting.

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