US Privacy Counsel/ Data Protection ManagerYou will be the USA regional expert, supporting all product offerings in country, where you operate as a trusted advisor, whilst working together as a team to ensure GBG is compliant with applicable legislation and contractual obligations.
What you will do
You will:
- Act as a trusted advisor on US privacy and AI laws, providing timely, pragmatic guidance to internal teams and engaging directly with customers to negotiate and explain data protection positions.
- Lead and deliver privacy and AI compliance initiatives end-to-end, including assessments, data flow analysis, risk identification, and tracking actions through to completion.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal to embed Privacy and AI by Design into data use, products, and services, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
- 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, rapidly translating requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
- Maintain and continuously improve compliance frameworks, processes, and documentation, including supporting internal and external audits and ensuring strong record-keeping.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, while delivering training and awareness programmes to embed a culture of privacy and AI compliance across the organisation.
The role will report into the Head of US Privacy, Counsel
Willing to work flexible hours to communicate with teams globally and travel to Atlanta office when required.
We utilize OneTrust Privacy Management Software
Requirements- Ability to understand legal contracts and regulatory requirements quickly, then apply to ensure GBG's compliance.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure, to strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others at all levels, with specific experience of managing difficult consumers.
- Questioning nature, allowing you to uncover the full picture, which may then prompt areas for further investigation/resolution.
- Demonstrable evidence you are a quick learner, who can quickly understand complex requirements. This may be researching and then applying local data protection rules/guidance to getting to grips with technical solutions.
- Experience within a complex organisation, preferably within the same industry or similar.
- Knowledge of the State privacy obligations, biometric laws, GLBA, FCRA and other relevant legislation, with proven experience of its application
Behaviors
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
- Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way
- Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking
- Applies own expertise effectively
- Communicates and networks effectively
BenefitsTo chat to the Talent Attraction team and find out more about our benefits and why we're a great place to work, drop an email to [redacted] and we'll be in touch. You can also find out more about careers at GBG and check out our current opportunities at gbgplc.com/careers.
