Director, Corporate Counsel (Privacy Counsel: Digital Cyber AI)

Overview

This role is a key position within the Privacy Office of a leading law department supporting a rapidly growing and globally expanding business. The position focuses on developing and executing data-driven strategies in compliance with data privacy laws, cybersecurity, and AI requirements. It supports Digital and Information Technology functions, including Information Security, AI, and Data Governance. The role reports to the Chief Privacy Officer.

Location: Offices in Sleepy Hollow, NY or Cambridge, MA. This position requires onsite presence four days a week and is not open to hybrid or fully remote arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential privacy risks related to innovative initiatives and develop controls, training, and guidance to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity and information incidents; collaborate with internal teams to prepare for and respond to such incidents, including managing the incident response process.
• Offer legal guidance on privacy issues related to AI adoption and participate in AI use case assessments.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidance in collaboration with legal, Digital/IT, and business teams.
• Monitor developments in privacy, cybersecurity, and related legislation globally, supporting compliance with laws such as CCPA/CPRA and the NIS2 Directive.
• Advise on compliance with biometric and emerging data-related laws.
• Represent the Privacy Office in technology-related committees and working groups.
• Collaborate with Privacy Office colleagues to implement and advance the organization's Privacy Program.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in New York State or eligible for licensure as registered in-house counsel.
• Minimum of 12 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting, with at least 5 years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws, including familiarity with risk management frameworks and standards such as NIST.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, capable of translating complex legal analysis into practical guidance.
• High business acumen, influencing skills, and ability to drive change.
• Willingness to take a leadership role in a dynamic and challenging field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life sciences industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $205,000.00 - $341,600.00.
• Comprehensive benefits package may include health and wellness programs (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves such as military and parental leave (eligibility varies by location).

Additional Information

• The role requires onsite work to support collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
• Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws to verify identity, right to work, educational qualifications, and other relevant information prior to employment.