Data Privacy Counsel

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Privacy and Data Privacy Counsel to serve as the lead legal contact for privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, AI governance and emerging technologies in the US and the Americas.

The role requires JD, NJ/PA bar admission in good standing, and CIPP/US certification, with 5+ years in privacy, AI and data protection law. You will draft DPAs, advise on HIPAA, and help embed privacy-by-design across the business.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in PA or NJ in good standing.
• CIPP/US certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal contact for privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, AI governance, and emerging technologies.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage DPAs, cross-border transfer and vendor agreements, and privacy provisions.
• Advise on HIPAA, state and federal privacy laws and breach notification requirements.
• Lead DPIAs, data mapping, and governance initiatives across North America.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Cybersecurity governance

Data governance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

DPAs negotiation

DPIAs

Job description

• 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
• Report to the Senior Legal Counsel, Americas
• Provide privacy and cybersecurity support across North America, with additional support for Central and South America

Requirements

• 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
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, communication abilities, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional services or consulting experience preferred
• Knowledge of Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, preferred
• Knowledge of Central and South American privacy frameworks preferred
• Additional certifications such as CIPP/C, AIGP, or CIPM preferred

Core Competencies

Expertise in privacy law, cybersecurity, and data governance, with a strong focus on compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA. Proven ability to draft and negotiate privacy agreements and lead data protection initiatives across North America and beyond.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• CIPP/US Certification
• 5+ Years Legal Experience in Privacy Law
• Experience with Cybersecurity Incidents
• Knowledge of U.S. Privacy Laws

Hard Skills

• Drafting Privacy Agreements
• Negotiating DPAs
• Conducting DPIAs
• Data Mapping
• Privacy Policy Development
• Regulatory Reporting
• Data Governance Principles
• Breach Response Management
• Legal Risk Assessments
• Stakeholder Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Judgment
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Abilities

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIPP/US
• CIPP/C
• AIGP
• CIPM

Industry Keywords

• Privacy Law
• Cybersecurity
• Information Governance
• AI Governance
• HIPAA
• PIPEDA
• Data Protection
• Breach Notification
• Privacy-by-Design
• Central and South American Privacy Frameworks