Compliance Counsel

Trustpoint.One; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking a seasoned Compliance Counsel to lead and enhance the global ethics, compliance, and privacy program across the organization. You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive governance, privacy operations, and risk management on a multinational scale.

Responsibilities include overseeing risk assessments, data protection agreements, and GDPR/U.S. privacy compliance, while delivering training and reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
• 10+ years of legal, compliance, and privacy experience.
• Experience managing both compliance and privacy programs in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of global compliance frameworks and privacy regulations, including GDPR and U.S. privacy laws.
• Multinational in-house experience preferred.
• IAPP and/or compliance certifications preferred.
• Experience with OneTrust assessments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the global ethics and compliance program.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support governance reporting.
• Advise on anti-corruption, trade compliance, sanctions, and related regulatory matters.
• Manage privacy impact assessments, incident response, and privacy compliance initiatives.
• Review and negotiate data protection agreements and privacy-related contractual provisions.
• Counsel stakeholders on GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, and evolving global privacy regulations.
• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, HR, and business leaders to mitigate privacy risks.
• Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training programs.
• Monitor compliance metrics, investigations, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

GDPR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract review

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active U.S. bar membership

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

Compliance Counsel | Global Ethics, Compliance & Privacy

Are you a seasoned compliance and privacy attorney looking to make a global impact? We are seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel to play a key role in managing and enhancing a multinational organization's ethics, compliance, and privacy programs.

In this highly visible position, you will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance governance, privacy operations, and risk management initiatives across a global enterprise.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day management of the global ethics and compliance program
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support governance reporting
• Advise on anti-corruption, trade compliance, sanctions, and related regulatory matters
• Manage privacy impact assessments, incident response, and privacy compliance initiatives
• Review and negotiate data protection agreements and privacy-related contractual provisions
• Counsel stakeholders on GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, and evolving global privacy regulations
• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, HR, and business leaders to mitigate privacy risks
• Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training programs
• Monitor compliance metrics, investigations, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership
• 10+ years of legal, compliance, and privacy experience
• Experience managing both compliance and privacy programs in a corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of global compliance frameworks and privacy regulations, including GDPR and U.S. privacy laws
• Multinational in-house experience preferred
• IAPP and/or compliance certifications preferred
• Experience with OneTrust assessments strongly preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to influence a mature global compliance and privacy function, collaborate with executive leadership, and help shape strategic risk management initiatives across an international organization.

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements

Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to: Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice

To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable law.

In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.

Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.

Client Specific Requirements Notice

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.