Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy

The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy to lead and scale its privacy function across a portfolio of businesses. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, including developing privacy governance, policies, controls, and reporting, and advising senior leaders on privacy strategy and risk. Responsibilities include guiding compliance with privacy and AI regulations, embedding privacy by design, leading impact assessments and third-party reviews, and supporting customer due diligence, sales processes, audits, and contract negotiations. The successful candidate will also oversee privacy technology, training, regulatory monitoring, and the growth of the privacy team. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive privacy and data protection experience, including a demonstrated record of building and scaling privacy programs in lean, fast-moving environments. Significant in-house experience in technology or another data-intensive sector, along with expertise supporting enterprise customers, managing regulatory matters, and advising executives and boards, is required. Strong knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, emerging U.S. privacy laws, AI regulation, and cross-border data transfers is essential. Applicants must hold a J.D.; CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM certification is preferred. Success requires sound judgment, commercial awareness, team-building ability, and the skill to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance.