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Legal Counsel

Job Description Summary
Serve as a key member of a dynamic and growing privacy team, providing legal counsel on complex global privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. This role requires a self-starter with a genuine sense of urgency, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently on complex matters. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, make things happen, and help elevate a high-performing privacy team to the next level. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy - translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance that enables stakeholders to innovate responsibly and at scale. Preference given to candidates near our four key offices (Denver, Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia), but remote candidates will be considered.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Independently handle complex privacy, cybersecurity and AI legal matters with minimal supervision, serving as a trusted and collaborative member of the privacy team

• Advise business stakeholders on privacy, cybersecurity and AI governance regulatory requirements, translating legal obligations into practical, actionable implementation strategies while effectively identifying, quantifying, and communicating risk to decision-makers

• Partner on global AI governance initiatives, including reviewing AI use cases for legal and regulatory compliance and supporting the organization in successfully implementing AI governance frameworks

• Support core privacy operations across the global enterprise, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), data subject access requests (DSARs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and third-party privacy risk management

• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related legal agreements, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements

• Design and implement scalable privacy and AI compliance frameworks and repeatable processes that support business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk across the globe

• Identify training needs and develop and deliver privacy and AI regulatory training across the organization

• Drive cross-functional projects to completion, coordinate outside counsel, and respond to regulatory inquiries

Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent legal experience
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 5 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in-house within a global financial services company
• 2 years of AI governance experience, including advising on AI regulations and supporting successful implementation of AI governance programs
• Deep subject matter expertise across global privacy, cybersecurity and AI regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLB, HIPAA, NAIC AI Model Bulletin, NYDFS, Colorado AI Act, GDPR, PIPEDA, and LOPD
• Strong technical fluency, with the ability to engage meaningfully with technical concepts related to AI, data, and cybersecurity
• Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and concrete implementation strategies for diverse audiences
• Experience driving change through influence rather than direct authority
• Intellectually curious, action-oriented, and willing to fail fast, learn, and iterate

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in-house within the financial services industry
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or comparable privacy certification

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid location for candidates near Baltimore/Cedar Rapids/Denver/Philadelphia (3 days in office)
• Remote location for candidates not near a core office location

Compensation:

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $165,000 - $195,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

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This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

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What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs