Global Privacy & Data Protection Counsel

Automotivemastermind; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Mobility, a leading automotive data provider, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for Privacy & Data Protection in the United States. You will advise on global privacy and AI matters, partner with IT and Compliance, and help shape governance, policies, and incident response across a ~3,500-employee, $1.8B revenue business.

Open location with Virginia preference. This role demands strong regulatory expertise, strategic judgment, and the ability to translate laws into scalable,

Qualifications

• 5+ years focused on privacy and data protection in law firm or corporate setting.
• Active U.S. bar membership with ability to practice where the role sits.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and international regimes.
• Ability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy and data protection, providing timely strategic guidance.
• Monitor emerging privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations and assess impact.
• Influence privacy requirements across products, services, and operations.
• Draft and maintain data privacy contract language and DPAs.
• Support incident response, breach notification, and regulatory exposure.
• Lead privacy program initiatives, policies, templates, and playbooks.
• Deliver privacy training and communications across regions and teams.

Skills

Global privacy laws

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

JD / Equivalent law degree

Tools

Contract management software

Privacy program tools

Job description

S&P Global Mobility, a leading automotive data provider, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for Privacy & Data Protection in the United States. You will advise on global privacy and AI matters, partner with IT and Compliance, and help shape governance, policies, and incident response across a ~3,500-employee, $1.8B revenue business.

Open location with Virginia preference. This role demands strong regulatory expertise, strategic judgment, and the ability to translate laws into scalable,