US Licensed Lead Counsel, Data Privacy

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Lead Counsel, Data Privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead data and privacy counsel for the US and Americas region, providing business-oriented advice on data protection and cybersecurity issues
• Spearhead the development and implementation of AI governance and privacy compliance programs across the Americas
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex data protection agreements and coordinate international data flows

Required Qualifications

• U.S. legal qualification (or foreign equivalent) and active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
• 8 years of experience in an in-house legal department and/or private practice focusing on technology, data, and privacy issues
• Strong knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws and their intersection with financial services regulation
• Experience advising on emerging US and global AI legal requirements and governance best practices
• Demonstrated experience partnering with technical teams to translate legal requirements into practical solutions