Associate General Counsel, Privacy — Global Scale

Global Payments; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to lead privacy strategy and compliance for SMB products, shaping global data governance and risk management.

You will build and mentor a team of privacy professionals, partner with product, engineering, and commercial teams, and advise senior leadership on GDPR, CPRA, GLBA, cross-border transfers, and emerging AI/privacy rules.

This role requires U.S. bar admission, 8+ years in privacy, and a collaborative, business‑minded approach.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent with active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or an EU member state.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals.
• Deep knowledge of privacy frameworks including GDPR, CPRA, GLBA, and US state privacy regulations.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex regulatory and privacy matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting SMBs across merchant-facing products and services.
• Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals and provide guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management.
• Partner with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations teams to embed Privacy by Design into products and initiatives.
• Advise leadership on evolving privacy and cybersecurity requirements including AI regulation, biometric data usage, cross-border transfers, and consumer rights.
• Support commercial and product initiatives with guidance on privacy-related contracts, data governance, and strategic business decisions.

Skills

Privacy leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Legal risk assessment

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Active license to practice law (US/UK/EU)

Job description

Global Payments is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to lead privacy strategy and compliance for SMB products, shaping global data governance and risk management.

You will build and mentor a team of privacy professionals, partner with product, engineering, and commercial teams, and advise senior leadership on GDPR, CPRA, GLBA, cross-border transfers, and emerging AI/privacy rules.

This role requires U.S. bar admission, 8+ years in privacy, and a collaborative, business‑minded approach.