US Privacy Counsel/ Data Protection Manager

Overview

This role involves supporting the organization's mission to enable safe and rewarding digital lives by ensuring compliance with US privacy and AI laws. The position serves as the US regional expert on privacy and data protection, providing guidance across product offerings and collaborating with multiple teams to maintain compliance with applicable legislation and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on US privacy and AI laws, offering timely and pragmatic guidance to internal teams.
• Engage directly with customers to negotiate and explain data protection positions.
• Lead and manage privacy and AI compliance initiatives end-to-end, including assessments, data flow analysis, risk identification, and tracking completion of actions.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal teams to embed Privacy and AI by Design principles into data use, products, and services.
• Review, draft, and negotiate data protection provisions in customer and supplier contracts, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.
• Monitor and interpret new and emerging US privacy and AI legislation, translating requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Maintain and continuously improve compliance frameworks, processes, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure strong record-keeping.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver training and awareness programs to foster a culture of privacy and AI compliance.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly understand legal contracts and regulatory requirements and apply them to ensure compliance.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels, including managing difficult consumers.
• Inquisitive mindset to uncover full details and identify areas for further investigation or resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and understand complex requirements, including local data protection rules and technical solutions.
• Experience working within a complex organization, preferably in the same or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of State privacy obligations, biometric laws, GLBA, FCRA, and other relevant legislation, with proven experience applying them.

Behaviors

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Systematic and organized with strong planning skills.
• Clear analytical thinking.
• Effective application of own expertise.
• Strong communication and networking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process are available upon request.

Location

The role requires willingness to work flexible hours to communicate with global teams and occasional travel to the Atlanta office when required.

Additional Information

The role reports to the Head of US Privacy, Counsel. The organization utilizes OneTrust Privacy Management Software for privacy compliance management.