Position Overview:

TrustArc is seeking highly motivated law students with a passion for data privacy to join its Global Privacy Solutions (GPS) team. We are seeking candidates with an “all hands on deck” mentality who can ramp-up substantively, work both individually and collaboratively, and do what it takes to #MakeItHappen for our company and its wide-ranging client base that comes to us for our privacy expertise and tailored technology solutions.

Legal externs must be intellectually agile and able to self-educate on diverse areas ranging from GDPR/European Union data protection standards, to online behavioral advertising, to employee/HR data handling, to Asian data exports, to current FTC best practices for privacy programs, and beyond.

Selected externs will use their analytical skills to support senior members of the GPS team, including by helping to advise clients on data privacy best practices, assisting in compliance with international data transfer frameworks, researching/presenting on evolving regulatory and industry standards, and drafting internal and client-facing documents. Comfortability with privacy-enhancing technologies is a must.

Externs will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts at the forefront of data privacy. Externs will also have the opportunity to work with TrustArc privacy compliance technology solutions, attend regular team meetings, review data- and privacy-related contractual provisions, participate in company and team events, and help shape their growth as privacy professionals while contributing to TrustArc’s positive work culture.

Legal Extern Responsibilities:

• Obtain a firm grasp over TrustArc's certification standards and international and domestic data privacy laws and regulations.
• Communicate with clients’ legal, marketing, and engineering representatives in a professional and timely manner.
• Verify the implementation of clients’ approved privacy statements, internal policies, and other TrustArc requirements on online digital properties.
• Draft, parse and red-line clients’ privacy statements.
• Conduct policy research and provide findings memos.
• Collaborate with internal TrustArc departments to resolve customer issues and improve solutions.

Core Requirements:

• Currently enrolled law student and earning course credit through an externship program
• Demonstrated interest in privacy law
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills--including for use in our “Privacy Moot Court” sessions
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Professional demeanor in communicating with clients

Good to Have:

• Prior experience in data privacy or information security
• Knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem, internet marketing strategies, and emerging markets
• Knowledge of internet tracking technologies such as cookies, SDKs, geolocation, etc.
• Experience working with websites and web-based technologies

Schedule:

• Externs must be available to work out of our San Francisco office an average of three days a week dependent on hour requirements below:
• For Summer - Externs must be available to work at least 20 hours per week.

For more information, please visit https://www.trustarc.com/.

About Us

TrustArc powers privacy compliance and risk management with integrated technology, consulting and TRUSTe certification solutions – addressing all phases of privacy program management. Our new name, TrustArc, reflects our evolution from a certification company into a global provider of technology-powered privacy compliance and risk management solutions. The foundation for our solutions is the TrustArc Privacy Platform which provides a flexible, scalable, and secure way to manage privacy. Our technology platform, fortified through six years of operating experience across a wide range of industries and client use cases, along with our services, leverage deep privacy expertise and proven methodologies that we have continuously enhanced through thousands of client projects over the past two decades. Headquartered in San Francisco, and backed by a global team, we help over 1,000 clients worldwide demonstrate compliance, minimize risk, and build trust.

What makes working here so great?

Conveniently located above near the Montgomery BART station TrustArc thrives in an exciting location. At TrustArc, you’ll enjoy regular catered lunches, endless snacks, a culture focused on learning/growth, giving back, healthy activities, and fun! We have regular events like themed happy hours and an annual Giants game outing as well as learning events and other opportunities to engage in an emerging industry.