Data Privacy & AI Governance Counsel

HKA Birmingham; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to serve as the primary legal resource for privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance across North America, with cross-border support in the Americas. You will provide practical guidance, manage risk, and help drive compliant growth while aligning with evolving privacy requirements.

Responsibilities include leading DPIAs, data mapping, vendor negotiation, and privacy-by-design collaboration with business teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Pennsylvania or New Jersey Bar membership in good standing.
• CIPP/US certification.
• 5+ years of legal experience advising on privacy, AI, and data protection matters.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy, breach notification, and federal privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Experience negotiating DPAs and related privacy agreements.
• Experience with cybersecurity incidents, breach response, AI governance, and privacy risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal contact for privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, AI governance, and emerging technologies.
• Advise on federal, state, and sector-specific privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage DPAs, cross-border transfer agreements, vendor agreements, and privacy-related contract provisions.
• Partner with business groups to embed privacy-by-design and data governance principles.
• Lead DPIAs, data mapping, inventory, and governance initiatives.
• Advise on data collection, use, sharing, retention, transfer, and disposal.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulatory developments.
• Support breach response, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with privacy and cybersecurity diligence for acquisitions.
• Deliver training and conduct legal risk assessments for emerging technologies.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

DPA negotiation

HIPAA knowledge

AI governance

Data mapping

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-border data transfers

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State bar admission (PA/NJ)

CIPP/US certification

Job description

HKA is seeking a Data Privacy Counsel to serve as the primary legal resource for privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance across North America, with cross-border support in the Americas. You will provide practical guidance, manage risk, and help drive compliant growth while aligning with evolving privacy requirements.

Responsibilities include leading DPIAs, data mapping, vendor negotiation, and privacy-by-design collaboration with business teams.