Compliance Counsel - Data Privacy

Larson Maddox; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing powerhouse in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel to oversee data privacy compliance and environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, including knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and relevant compliance frameworks. This role involves developing training programs and ensuring adherence to legal standards across the organization, positioning the company as a leader in its industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in privacy or information risk management.
• Understanding of data protection laws and incident management.
• Experience in law firm or corporate legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead global data privacy compliance according to laws like GDPR and CCPA.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement compliance strategies.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments for data processing activities.
• Develop privacy training programs for employees.
• Oversee global compliance policy and procedure development.
• Lead environmental compliance initiatives.
• Participate in acquisition-related compliance efforts.
• Support compliance with AI technology regulations.
• Provide guidance on marketing compliance materials.
• Deliver training on corporate policies and ethics.

Skills

Data privacy compliance

Regulatory impact assessment

Privacy risk assessment

Data governance

Training program development

Environmental compliance

Artificial Intelligence compliance

Legal standards alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor

Tools

GDPR

CCPA

LGPD

Job description

This global manufacturing powerhouse has spent nearly a century pushing the boundaries of heating, cooling, and water‑heating technology, evolving from early industrial roots into one of the world's most influential providers of comfort solutions. Known for its expansive portfolio of energy‑efficient HVAC systems, innovative water‑heating products, and a strong presence in more than 50 international markets, the company stands at the forefront of reliability, performance, and sustainability. It has grown into a leader recognized for quality craftsmanship and forward‑thinking design, and is now seeking to add an experienced Compliance Counsel with data privacy experience to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary leader for global data privacy compliance, overseeing the organization's adherence to laws such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and evolving global privacy frameworks.
• Continuously monitor global data privacy developments, assess regulatory impact, and lead implementation of compliance strategies across business units.
• Conduct enterprise-wide privacy risk assessments, evaluate data processing activities, and drive mitigation plans to reduce exposure related to data protection, data transfers, and data governance.
• Develop and manage privacy training programs to ensure employees and leadership understand data protection obligations, rights, and best practices.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and communication of global compliance policies, procedures, employee training programs, and related controls.
• Lead environmental compliance initiatives, including PFAS reporting, Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Participate in acquisition-related due diligence and post-acquisition compliance integration efforts.
• Support enterprise-wide efforts to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies by ensuring compliance with emerging regulations and staying current on industry best practices and legal trends.
• Provide guidance on marketing compliance, including review of product-level claims and enterprise-level materials such as sustainability reports, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop and deliver training materials on corporate policies and procedures, including ethics and conduct standards, authority regulations, fraud prevention, and executive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 7+ years of experience, either in-house or law firm.
• Experience in privacy, data protection, and/or information risk management (major law firm or top-tier consulting experience preferred).
• Knowledge of global data privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, cross‑border data transfer mechanisms, data localization requirements, and data de‑identification/pseudonymization techniques.
• Understanding of incident and breach management requirements, data loss prevention, insider risk, and fraud detection laws.

Preferred Qualifications

IAPP certification or similar privacy-related credential.