Associate General Counsel, Privacy

Global Payments; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to shape and drive privacy strategy across our SMB-focused products and services in a fast-paced payments environment.

You will lead a team of privacy professionals, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and advise executives on evolving privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, and cross-border data transfer requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree with active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals, including leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and guidance on complex matters.
• Deep knowledge of privacy frameworks including GDPR, PIPEDA, GLBA, CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy regulations.
• Experience advising executive leadership on regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives for the SMB segment, identifying and mitigating privacy risks across merchant-facing products and services.
• Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals, providing guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management across jurisdictions.
• Partner with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations to embed Privacy by Design into products and services.
• Advise leadership on evolving privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including AI regulation, biometric data usage, cross-border transfers, and emerging global laws.
• Support commercial and product initiatives with practical privacy guidance on contractual terms, data governance, and strategic business decisions.

Skills

Privacy strategy

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive advisory

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Active U.S./U.K./EU license

Job description

Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to join our ever-evolving legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

• Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting the Small & Mid-sized Business (SMB) segment, helping identify and mitigate privacy and data protection risks across merchant-facing products and services.
• Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals, including attorneys and privacy analysts, while providing guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner closely with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations teams to embed Privacy by Design principles into products, services, and business initiatives.
• Advise business and legal leadership on evolving privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including AI regulation, biometric data usage, cross-border data transfers, consumer rights, and emerging global privacy laws.
• Support commercial and product initiatives by providing practical guidance on privacy-related contractual terms, data governance, and strategic business decisions that balance legal risk with business objectives.

What you'll bring

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree with a strong academic record and active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals, including providing leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Deep knowledge of major privacy and data protection frameworks, including GDPR, PIPEDA, GLBA, CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy regulations.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on complex regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters within a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions and measurable outcomes.

It's a bonus if you have

• Experience within the payments, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated technology industries.
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification.
• Experience engaging with technology teams on cloud computing, data anonymization, cybersecurity controls, ad tech, and emerging technologies.
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires trusted partnerships and helps teams win as one.
• A client-first mindset with the curiosity and innovation needed to navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Compensation

$180,000.00 - $265,000.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative, always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.