Data Privacy Counsel, Office of the Chief Legal Officer
$273,000–$357,000 year
On-siteNashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain a comprehensive companywide data privacy strategy, including policies, procedures, and guidelines ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international privacy laws. Advise business units on AI platform selection and implementation, while reviewing and negotiating privacy provisions in vendor, partner, and client agreements. Oversee privacy impact assessments, lead incident response processes, and manage data subject rights requests across relevant jurisdictions. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed privacy-by-design principles and deliver training programs, while liaising with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders. Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior leadership. Based in Nashville, this senior role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and requires a J.D. with 15+ years of privacy law experience.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership (Tennessee bar admission or ability to register as In-House Counsel)
- 15+ years of relevant legal experience
- Meaningful focus on privacy law, data protection, and related regulatory matters and issues in technology and/or AI-driven environments
- Deep knowledge of global and domestic privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable international and state laws
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating privacy-related contractual provisions, including data processing agreements (DPAs) and standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
- History of advising on legal issues relating to AI products, AI research, or machine learning systems, including familiarity with the machine learning development lifecycle
- Strong ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented guidance for non-legal audiences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to and advise senior leadership and cross-functional audiences
- Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner effectively across legal, technology, and business functions
- Action-oriented with the ability to manage a substantial workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
- Location: This role will be based out of our Nashville office
Desired Qualifications
- Law firm and/or in-house experience preferred
- Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) a plus
- Media & Entertainment industry experience a plus
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