Director, Enterprise Compliance & Privacy

Greystar; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Onsite housing discount

401(k) match

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a seasoned Senior Advisor for enterprise compliance, data privacy, and information security. You will help navigate a complex regulatory landscape while enabling business growth and innovation.

You will develop and lead compliance programs, draft privacy strategies, and partner with IT/security teams on risk assessments and data governance across global jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, data privacy, and/or cybersecurity.
• Experience building or scaling a compliance program.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• CIPP/US or CIPM certification or ability to become certified within one year.
• BA required; Masters or JD degree preferred.
• Highly collaborative with cross-functional project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate compliance program, policies, and training.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact across jurisdictions.
• Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits; recommend remediation.
• Advise business units on codes of conduct, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), conflicts of interest, and whistleblower matters.
• Track and report compliance metrics to leadership and the board, as appropriate.
• Support M&A due diligence related to privacy, security, and compliance risk.
• Advise on compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, PIPEDA, and other applicable frameworks).
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements, and privacy-related contract terms.

Skills

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/JD preferred

Job description

Greystar is seeking a seasoned Senior Advisor for enterprise compliance, data privacy, and information security. You will help navigate a complex regulatory landscape while enabling business growth and innovation.

You will develop and lead compliance programs, draft privacy strategies, and partner with IT/security teams on risk assessments and data governance across global jurisdictions.