Since 1940, Dairy Queen® has been one of the world’s best known and loved brands. Based in Minneapolis, MN, International Dairy Queen Inc., (IDQ), is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation. As a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada and more than 20 countries around the world. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) which is led by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire.

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Paralegal located at our Bloomington, MN corporate headquarters.  The Privacy and Compliance Paralegal provides support to the Associate General Counsel – Privacy, Advertising & Marketing, and other Legal Department personnel in handling various regulatory compliance, privacy and data protection matters. They will be responsible for providing day-to-day paralegal support related to privacy legal issues, FCPA compliance processes, and other regulatory compliance matters. This will include drafting, reviewing, processing, revising, tracking, and filing of agreements, researching issues, following up with internal departments and addressing incoming inquiries. The position assists with the development of policies and procedures, training, audits and assessments, updates and reporting for the various compliance programs. The Privacy and Compliance Paralegal develops and maintains privacy and data protection knowledge and expertise to ensure effective paralegal and privacy function support.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Support for Privacy Program

• Work with business teams to complete privacy impact assessments and transfer impact assessments and periodic reassessments; determine the level of privacy risk and escalate as needed; follow up to ensure completion and approval of all assessments.
• Assist with the drafting and annual review process for global privacy processes, policies and notices.
• Aid in the creation and updating of privacy template library.
• Drafting, revising and tracking data processing agreements as well as privacy or data protection provisions in other agreements such as license agreements, sponsorship agreements, service agreements, technology agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of contract language and ability to understand and interpret terms and conditions proposed by vendors and whether such terms should be negotiated.
• Obtain and maintain advanced drafting knowledge of privacy provisions in contracts and of other privacy-related documents.
• Provide basic and intermediate legal opinions to in-house counsel related to contract provisions and data tracking related to privacy.
• Data input, maintenance and reporting in company’s OneTrust tenant, including data mapping for new data flows, testing of ongoing and new functionality or modules, and other tasks as assigned.
• Receive and respond to consumer privacy inquiries through online tools, and assist Fan Relations in responding to consumer questions related to privacy.
• Gather information as requested to support the resolution of privacy matters.

Support other compliance programs

• Assist with implementation and management of various regulatory compliance matters, e.g., accessible technology, gift cards, anti-SPAM laws, FCPA compliance, document retention, etc.
• Administrate the FCPA compliance process for third parties involved in our international business, including drafting, sending and tracking receipt of annual certifications for franchisees, vendors and other parties as appropriate. 
• Conduct basic, intermediate, and advanced legal, regulatory and business-related research for in-house counsel as needed.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and updating of training materials for various compliance programs.
• Assist with revisions to and maintenance of company’s document retention processes, policy and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience is required.
• Should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience at a law firm, in-house corporate legal department, or equivalent legal experience.
• Privacy experience or certification is a plus.
• Corporate contracts or commercial legal experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to efficiently manage a large workload and react promptly to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively at all levels and divisions of the Company.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work in a global, dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Must be able to work with highly confidential and sensitive documents and information and maintain such confidentiality to protect the Company.
• Experience with OneTrust and working knowledge of privacy terminology and concepts a plus. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Adobe AcrobatPro DC skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.   You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Benefits

Our benefit package supports the well-being of our employees and their families.  Our comprehensive benefit package includes, medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more!  To learn more about our great benefit offerings,Click Here.

Work Environment

Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 2 collaboration days a week.  Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.  Positions will be identified as “remote eligible” when consideration will be given to candidates outside of drivable distance to our Bloomington office.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion for all who touch DQ.  We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work; where we recruit, engage and retain employees, franchise owners and suppliers with diverse background and identities; and where everyone feels welcome engaging with our DQ brand.

IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. IDQ participates in the US E-Verify program.  You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.