Privacy & Cybersecurity, Sr. Counsel

Overview

This role provides strategic, proactive, practical, and cost-effective privacy and data protection legal counsel and leadership within the organization’s Legal function.

Responsibilities span counseling, agreement review/negotiation, incident response guidance, policy compliance review, training support, regulatory inquiry support, and privacy considerations in transactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert advising business leaders, commercial counsel, and other colleagues on privacy issues, including data protection, data retention, data usage, data security, and data breaches
• Review and negotiate data privacy agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements, and other similar privacy-related provisions
• Advise on incident response and data breach reporting processes in coordination with the VP of Privacy
• Collaborate with IT Security teams to align IT security and privacy compliance programs
• Provide guidance and translate privacy requirements into practical direction for cross-functional teams on complex projects
• Assist with management of legislative and regulatory inquiries, investigations, or administrative actions related to privacy and data security
• Review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations
• Advise on the design and provision of the privacy training program
• Stay current on privacy legislative developments at the state, federal, and international level that may affect the organization
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures as they relate to privacy matters

What is expected at this level

• Manage department operations and supervise professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensure employees operate within established guidelines
• Make decisions with short-term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
• Interact with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers across various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Gain consensus from relevant parties involved
• Standard business will be conducted during Eastern Standard Time

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Juris Doctorate degree required
• License to practice law in Ohio or active bar license in another state
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards, including HIPAA; state privacy laws (e.g., comprehensive state privacy laws, state breach notification); and consumer protection and employment-related privacy laws and regulations
• Knowledge of international privacy and data security laws, including GDPR, preferred
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Solution- and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives
• Ability to quickly and accurately assess legal, practical, and business risks in a fast-paced environment and make sound judgments under tight deadlines
• Ability to find practical and creative solutions and provide concise, business-focused legal advice
• Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• CIPP (US) certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of international privacy and data security laws, including GDPR
• CIPP (US) certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $123,600 - $176,000
• Bonus eligible: Yes
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401k savings plan
  • Access to wages before pay day
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-Life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Salary range is an estimate. Pay is determined by multiple factors including geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills, and evaluation of internal pay equity.

Location

Standard business will be conducted during Eastern Standard Time.

Application Window

Application window anticipated to close: 11/03/2026 (submit application as soon as possible if interested).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The organization supports an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.