Assistant General Counsel

Citizens Financial Group; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 176,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Citizens Financial Group seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join Citizens Bank, shaping and safeguarding the bank’s privacy and cybersecurity posture. You will provide strategic legal counsel on data protection, incident response, and regulatory compliance, influencing enterprise-wide initiatives.

You will collaborate with IT, InfoSec, Compliance, Risk and Product teams to align operations with legal requirements, manage disputes, and draft complex data-related contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of legal experience focused on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience advising financial institutions or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance.
• Interpret and apply GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, DPDA and related laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements and vendor contracts.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, Compliance, Risk and Product teams.
• Manage privacy and cybersecurity disputes and investigations.
• Contribute to policy development and training programs.

Skills

Privacy law

Cybersecurity law

Regulated industry

Communication

Strategic counsel

Incident response

Education

J.D.

Job description

Description

Job Description

As Assistant General Counsel at Citizens Bank, you will play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding the bank’s privacy and cybersecurity posture. You’ll provide strategic legal counsel on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of law, technology, and data protection. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence enterprise-wide initiatives, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Counsel: Advise senior leadership and business units on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance matters, including incident response, regulatory compliance, and emerging risks.
• Regulatory Guidance: Interpret and apply laws such as GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, DPDA and other global and U.S. privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including data processing agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions to mitigate them while supporting innovation and business growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, InfoSec, Compliance, Risk, and Product teams to ensure legal alignment with operational practices and strategic initiatives.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage and advise on privacy and cybersecurity-related disputes, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies, training, and best practices related to data privacy and cybersecurity.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience advising financial institutions or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $176,000 - $230,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit
https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

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