Data Privacy Counsel: AI & Cyber Governance Lead

HKA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services, seeks a Data Privacy Counsel for the Americas. This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and oversees privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance across North America.

You will lead DPAs, privacy policy initiatives, breach response, and cross-border data transfers, advising on HIPAA and federal privacy laws. Collaborate with business teams to embed privacy-by-design throughout operations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing (PA or NJ).
• CIPP/US certification.
• 5+ years of legal experience advising on privacy, AI, and data protection matters.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Experience negotiating DPAs and privacy agreements.
• Experience with cybersecurity incidents and AI governance.

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 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

Data Protection

Cybersecurity

DPA Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (PA/NJ)

Job description

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services, seeks a Data Privacy Counsel for the Americas. This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and oversees privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance across North America.

You will lead DPAs, privacy policy initiatives, breach response, and cross-border data transfers, advising on HIPAA and federal privacy laws. Collaborate with business teams to embed privacy-by-design throughout operations.