Sr Manager Privacy Counsel

Telesign; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 481.943.194 - 738.979.564; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Proximus Global, combining Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, seeks a Senior Manager, Privacy & Legal Counsel to shape our global privacy program and data protection strategy. You will work with the Chief Legal Officer and leaders across Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Go-to-Market to embed privacy in our products and operations.

The ideal candidate brings extensive global privacy experience, strong legal credentials, and a practical, business-focused mindset to balance compliance

Formación

• JD or equivalent legal qualification with active license.
• 7+ years advising on global privacy matters.
• Experience with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, UK GDPR.
• CIPP/CIPM/CIPT or CISSP preferred.
• Balance legal risk with business objectives in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mature the global privacy program across governance, policies, standards, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Advise executive leadership on global data protection laws, privacy risks, product initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
• Embed Privacy by Design across the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead PIAs and DPAs for new products and data processing activities.
• Draft and negotiate DPAs, Data Sharing Agreements, SCCs, and governance documentation.
• Monitor GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, UK GDPR and other frameworks; translate requirements into scalable practices.
• Oversee data subject rights operations and regulatory deadline management.
• Lead privacy incident response with Security and Legal teams.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Privacy by Design

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree

Descripción del empleo

Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivaled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.

Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalized omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honor our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.

Key Highlights

• Powering over 13 billion digital communications each month.
• Supporting 3,500+ active customers — including enterprises, OTTs, and mobile operators — through a presence in 50+ global offices across 100+ countries.
• Managing 50% of the world’s roaming data traffic and connecting 150 million IoT devices.
• Driving innovation in 5G, private networks, and IoT enablement, positioning Proximus Global as a leader in next-generation communication technologies.
• Committed to a unified vision, Proximus Global is unlocking new opportunities and enabling seamless global communications for businesses worldwide.

Why PXS Global?

• Global & Inclusive – Work with diverse teams across 100+ countries, embracing a truly international culture.
• Growth-Focused – Develop your career through tailored learning, leadership programmes, and internal mobility.
• Innovation-Driven – Contribute to cutting-edge projects in 5G, IoT, and next-gen communication technologies.
• Flexible Workstyle – Enjoy hybrid working with the option to work remotely and even from abroad for up to 10 days a year.
• Efficient & Scalable – Be part of a company that values simplicity, operational excellence, and smart growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy a competitive and thoughtfully designed salary package, with a wide range of benefits.

Senior Manager, Privacy & Legal Counsel, you will play a strategic role in shaping and advancing Telesign's global privacy and data protection program. Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Go-to-Market teams, you will help ensure that privacy remains a core component of our products, operations, and business strategy.

We are looking for an experienced privacy professional who combines strong legal expertise with business acumen and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. In this role, you will lead cross-functional privacy initiatives, advise on complex global data protection matters, influence product development through Privacy by Design principles, and strengthen the company's governance framework as our business continues to grow internationally.

The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating evolving privacy regulations, managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to balance legal compliance with innovation and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously enhance Telesign's global privacy program, driving the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of privacy governance, policies, standards, operational procedures, and compliance frameworks that support business growth across multiple jurisdictions.
• Serve as a strategic privacy advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional business partners by providing practical legal guidance on global data protection laws, privacy risks, product initiatives, commercial agreements, and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Technology teams to embed Privacy by Design principles throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring privacy considerations are incorporated from concept through implementation.
• Lead Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new products, business initiatives, system implementations, and changes to data processing activities while identifying and mitigating privacy risks.
• Draft, negotiate, and review privacy-related contractual agreements, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Data Sharing Agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and other data governance documentation supporting global business operations.
• Monitor and interpret global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other international privacy frameworks, proactively assessing regulatory changes and translating legal requirements into scalable business practices.
• Oversee data subject rights operations, ensuring requests are managed efficiently, regulatory deadlines are met, and internal processes continue to evolve through automation and operational improvements.
• Lead privacy incident response efforts, partnering with Security and Legal teams to assess data breaches, evaluate notification obligations, coordinate investigations, and support regulatory communications when required.
• Drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, including data retention, deletion, classification, and lifecycle management programs that strengthen regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and deliver privacy awareness and compliance training programs, fostering a culture of privacy accountability across the organization and increasing employee understanding of global data protection obligations.
• Evaluate and oversee third-party privacy compliance, supporting vendor assessments, due diligence activities, audits, and ongoing monitoring to ensure external partners meet Telesign's privacy standards.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of the privacy program, leveraging metrics, audits, and compliance assessments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased operational maturity.

Essential Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree with active legal qualification where applicable.
• 7+ years of progressive experience advising on global privacy and data protection matters within a technology company, telecommunications organization, multinational corporation, or top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, UK GDPR, international data transfer requirements, and other evolving privacy frameworks. Experience with HIPAA or additional sector-specific regulations is a plus.
• Professional privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise privacy compliance programs, governance frameworks, and operational privacy processes.Strong experience advising cross-functional teams on Privacy by Design, product counseling, emerging technologies, data governance, and privacy risk management.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related commercial agreements, including Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, and international data transfer documentation.
• Strong understanding of modern data ecosystems, cloud technologies, APIs, software products, and the technical concepts surrounding data collection, processing, storage, and security.
• Exceptional ability to balance legal risk with business objectives, providing practical, business-oriented advice in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills, with demonstrated success influencing senior leaders across Legal, Product, Engineering, Security, and Commercial organizations.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple strategic initiatives, prioritize competing demands, and drive cross-functional projects from concept through execution.
• Experience developing compliance training, internal policies, governance documentation, and operational playbooks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English is required. Additional languages such as Spanish, French, or German are considered a plus.