Global Compliance & Data Privacy Counsel

The City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 117,880 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with company contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

The City of Providence is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Compliance & Data Privacy to lead enterprise compliance programs and advise on regulatory matters. This role collaborates with business leaders to manage compliance risks and operates within a global regulatory environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance legal advice, managing data privacy effectiveness, and supporting cybersecurity incident response. Candidates should have over 10 years of legal experience and a law degree, along with strong knowledge in data protection and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of related professional legal experience.
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing in at least one state.
• Experience with white-collar crime and corporate compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead legal compliance programs across the organization.
• Advise business leaders on compliance-related matters.
• Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for compliance.

Skills

Compliance frameworks knowledge

Regulatory environments knowledge

Data protection laws expertise

Strong influencing skills

Education

Law degree (LLB / JD or equivalent)

Job description

The City of Providence is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Compliance & Data Privacy to lead enterprise compliance programs and advise on regulatory matters. This role collaborates with business leaders to manage compliance risks and operates within a global regulatory environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance legal advice, managing data privacy effectiveness, and supporting cybersecurity incident response. Candidates should have over 10 years of legal experience and a law degree, along with strong knowledge in data protection and compliance frameworks.