Lead Data Privacy Counsel

As the Lead Data Privacy Counsel, you will be responsible for advising on data protection, AI governance, and privacy compliance programs for the US & Americas. Your role will involve leading AI governance development, implementing AI governance programs, and embedding privacy-by-design with Product/Engineering teams. You will also draft and negotiate DPAs, cross-border transfer terms, and AI clauses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data privacy counsel for US & Americas
• Advise on data protection and AI
• Develop privacy compliance programs for the Americas (GLBA, FCRA, CalFIPA)
• Lead AI governance development and implement AI governance program
• Embed privacy-by-design with Product/Engineering
• Lead DPIAs/PIAs
• Draft/negotiate DPAs, cross-border transfer terms, and AI clauses
• Manage international data flows, transfers (SCCs), and data localization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• U.S. legal qualification
• License to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
• 8+ years in-house or private practice advising on technology, data, and privacy
• Strong knowledge of US privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, GLBA); GDPR/LGPD
• Experience guiding privacy adtech requirements and consent frameworks
• Translate legal/regulatory requirements into practical product designs and controls
• AI governance, privacy program design
• Incident response experience
• Fintech/regulator exposure