**Job Title:** Assistant Corporate Counsel, Strategic Legal Affairs (Data Privacy) **Department:** Legal, Compliance & Audit **Country:** United States of America **State/Province:** Arkansas **City:** Lowell **Full/Part Time:** Full time **Job Summary:** Under general supervision, this position is responsible for working with high-level business leaders to provide consultation and general legal advice on strategic legal affairs, with an emphasis on data privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and artificial intelligence, including providing foresight and protection for the Company against legal risks. **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities:** • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business leaders, on a wide variety of legal matters, including risk and control issues; provide support on commercial concerns, negotiations, and regulatory issues across a broad range of legal subjects • Manage and mitigate legal risks by drafting company policies and procedures and providing guidance to business leaders for effective implementation of such policies and procedures • Review organizational business practices to ensure compliance with legal requirements and the industry's concepts, practices, and procedures • Research and continuously learn in order to stay abreast of current and evolving laws and regulations applicable to the Company and industry • Review and summarize complex statutes, regulations, and case law and provide clear advice as to Company obligations and interpretation of source documents as they relate to a variety of legal topics relating to the business sector and the company’s products and services • Draft internal executive memoranda that clearly and concisely summarize complex legal issues and business risks • Design and assist with delivering legal training to internal staff and business leaders • Use legal knowledge, independent judgment, and creativity to recommend alternative solutions for legal issues • Investigate claims and analyze potential legal issues • Occasionally communicate with external legal counsel • Provide guidance to law student externs • Partner with internal teams to recommend changes to marketing and survey content for internal and external distribution to mitigate legal risk Work closely with internal data privacy and governance teams on various privacy and information technology matters, including attending weekly meetings, reviewing and drafting cybersecurity and privacy-related provisions and agreements, and assisting with privacy impact assessments, data subject access requests, and data governance processes **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one jurisdiction in the United States **Preferred Qualifications:** + Admission to the Arkansas Bar + At least 5 years of relevant experience (post law school) + Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel on matters related to data privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and artificial intelligence + Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry practices + Experience in the transportation industry + Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress, high-stakes environment + Ability to quickly adjust strategy and execution in the face of new information + Excellent attention to detail + Excellent writing skills, listening and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills + Strong ability to spot legal issues + Strong business judgment and skill in distinguishing between high and low priority legal issues + Ability to work independently or on a team This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. **Compensation:** Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. **Benefits:** The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. **Education:** Doctorate: Law (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required) **Work Experience:** Legal **Job Opening ID:** 00574812 Assistant Corporate Counsel, Strategic Legal Affairs (Data Privacy) (Open) **_“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._** **_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.”_** **_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._** **Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities.** Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. **Why J.B. Hunt?** J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. **What are we looking for?** J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.