Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

R. L. Polk Mobility LLC; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

R. L. Polk Mobility LLC is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in Privacy & Data Protection. This role supports a global business with significant revenue, providing legal advice on privacy and data protection matters.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and deep expertise in GDPR and U.S. privacy laws. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence privacy practices across the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in privacy and data protection.
• Deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, and U.S. state privacy laws.
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, strategic, and risk-management advice on privacy matters.
• Lead global privacy initiatives and develop related policies.
• Draft and maintain contract templates related to data protection.

Skills

Privacy and data protection expertise

GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt in complex environments

Education

Active bar membership in good standing

5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection – Grade 12

About the Company

In April 2025, S&P Global announced its intention to separate S&P Global Mobility (Mobility) from S&P Global to drive long‑term value creation. The intended separation will result in Mobility becoming a standalone public company that serves the complete automotive value chain – from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to mobility service providers, retailers, consumers and finance and insurance companies. Using technology and data science, Mobility delivers unique insights, forecasts and advisory services across the whole automotive value chain.

Location

Open (Virginia preferred)

Responsibilities and Impact

The Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection will support a global business of approximately $1.8billion in revenue and ~3,500 employees, providing legal, strategic and risk‑management advice on privacy, AI and data protection matters.

Privacy, Data & AI Advice

• Provide timely, practical and strategic legal advice across the organization.
• Monitor emerging privacy, cybersecurity and AI regulations and advise on business impact.
• Influence the implementation of privacy and data protection requirements across products, services and operations.
• Produce legal gap analyses of new laws and regulations.

Data Protection & Incident Response

• Lead breach notification, investigations, eDiscovery and regulatory exposure activities.
• Guide IT and InfoSec teams on data protection matters.

Negotiation of Data Protection Addendums & Similar Contractual Terms

• Draft and maintain contract templates related to privacy, data protection and information governance.
• Provide privacy guidance to commercial and procurement attorneys on vendor DPAs.
• Ensure vendor due‑diligence controls comply with applicable law.

Global Privacy Program & Compliance Partnership

• Lead global privacy initiatives and develop policies, procedures, standards, templates and playbooks.
• Draft, review and maintain internal privacy policies, external privacy notices, consent language and disclosures.

Regulatory & External Engagement

• Support compliance team on privacy training and communications for legal and non‑legal audiences.
• Promote a culture of privacy awareness and accountability across the organization.

Training & Enablement

• Deliver effective privacy training and communications across regions, functions and levels.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in privacy and data protection, at a law firm and in‑house at a publicly traded company.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or equivalent foreign qualification).
• Deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws (e.g. CCPA, CPRA) and other international regimes.
• Ability to manage high‑volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Strong business judgment, problem‑solving and communication skills; ability to articulate business needs and deliver actionable strategies.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Privacy or AI certifications.
• Experience supporting data‑intensive environments, digital platforms or AI‑enabled services.
• Experience with change management and leading or supporting transformation initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits (US Applicants Only)

The final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skills, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, the role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mobility is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.