Compliance Counsel

Amentum; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions leader, seeks a Compliance Counsel to lead our global data privacy program and support corporate compliance. The hybrid Reston, VA role focuses 75% on privacy, 25% on corporate compliance, ethics, and risk management.

US citizenship, a J.D., and bar admission are required. The position emphasizes GDPR/CCPA/UK privacy experience, incident response, and policy development.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience focusing on data privacy and corporate compliance.
• Experience with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other global regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global data privacy program, including DPIAs, data mapping, and privacy by design.
• Review and negotiate DPAs and BAAs in commercial contracts.
• Partner with Information Security to manage incident response and remediation.
• Provide practical privacy guidance to leadership and business units.
• Develop training, policies, and awareness on privacy and compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations and coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

DPIA experience

Contract negotiation

Regulatory monitoring

Counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Contract management software

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Amentum has approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum seeks a highly skilled and motivated Compliance Counsel to join our legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our organization by ensuring legal integrity and compliance with global regulations. This position features a distinct split in responsibilities: approximately 75% of your time will be dedicated to leading our global data privacy compliance program, while the remaining 25% will focus on broader corporate compliance initiatives, ethics, and risk management. This is a hybrid position, when on-site 2 days a week you will report to our Amentum Reston, VA site.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Data Privacy Compliance (75%)

• Program Oversight: Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global data privacy framework aligned with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other emerging global privacy laws.
• Assessments & Mapping: Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and data mapping initiatives to identify and mitigate privacy risks across business units.
• Contract Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate privacy-related terms in commercial contracts, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Incident Response: Partner with Information Security and IT teams to manage investigations, containment strategies, and reporting obligations for potential personal data incidents or breaches.
• Provide timely and practical advice on data privacy requirements, including U.S., UK, and EU frameworks.
• Conduct privacy and compliance gap analyses and drive remediation efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and refine privacy and corporate compliance policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develop and deliver privacy and corporate compliance training, communications, and awareness initiatives.
• Support internal audits and investigations relating to privacy and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and operational teams across the organization.
• Coordinate privacy and compliance matters handled by external counsel.
• Conduct internal investigations into potential privacy or compliance concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions in partnership with leadership teams.

Corporate Compliance & Governance (25%)

• Policy Management: Develop, review, and update core corporate ethics and compliance policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC).
• Internal Investigations: Conduct or support objective internal investigations into reported violations of corporate policies or ethical standards, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Training & Awareness: Create and deliver engaging compliance and ethics training modules for employees globally to foster a culture of compliance.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay abreast of broader legislative and regulatory developments impacting the industry, advising leadership on proactive operational changes.
• Promote adherence to the company Code of Conduct and serve as an ethical role model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of global data privacy laws and regulatory expectations, including GDPR and UK data protection requirements.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented compliance guidance.
• Ability to anticipate risks and identify emerging privacy and compliance trends.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective management of external counsel, including in multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing investigation reports and identifying patterns in incidents.
• Ability to develop training and communication materials.
• Self-starter with strong prioritization skills.Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning.

Experience:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active license and in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Experience: Typically, 5+ years of legal experience practicing law, with a strong focus on data privacy and corporate compliance.
• Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of global data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.) and standard corporate compliance program frameworks.
• This is a hybrid position, when on-site you will report to our Reston, VA office.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong preference for in-house data privacy experience, ideally within a U.S.-based organization serving a significant UK/EU workforce or customer population.

Compensation Details:

$128k - $180k

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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