Director, Privacy and Compliance

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Privacy and Compliance to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will own and strengthen a global privacy program, providing strategic governance across data protection, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners on privacy-by-design, AI and machine learning initiatives, and the practical management of privacy risk in a fast-moving business environment. In this position, you will also lead key operational workflows, including cookie consent management, data subject request handling, and the review of privacy impact assessments for new products and initiatives. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the global privacy program with strategic governance
• Manage the complete cookie consent lifecycle using a privacy management platform
• Administer DSR workflows, ensuring compliance within statutory deadlines
• Lead PIAs and DPIAs for new products, ensuring privacy-by-design principles
• Advise on privacy implications for AI and machine learning initiatives
• Draft and negotiate privacy-related contracts and agreements, including DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses
• Oversee relationships with Data Protection Authorities and manage data protection responsibilities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of privacy, data protection, or related legal experience, including 3 years in a senior role at a global company or law firm
• Deep expertise with GDPR and at least one additional major privacy regime, such as CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, or PIPL
• Hands-on experience with a privacy management platform for cookie management, DSR workflows, and privacy assessments
• Proven ability in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, data processing agreements, and Standard Contractual Clauses
• Experience managing or mentoring legal professionals in a hybrid role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation for exempt employees
• Flexible working locations
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with inclusive benefits
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Dependent, commuter, and FSA benefits
• Professional development programs, such as Toastmasters
• Mental wellness tools

Pay

$120,000 – $135,000 annually