Head of Privacy

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is recruiting a Head of Privacy to steer enterprise privacy, cybersecurity, consumer compliance, and data governance across a complex data-driven business.

The role requires a JD, active US bar, NY licensure preferred, and 15+ years of experience advising on privacy and related regulatory matters. You will lead a global program with cross-functional influence and direct oversight of privacy strategy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with active U.S. bar membership, ideally licensed in New York.
• 15+ years advising on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and consumer compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global privacy compliance program and governance.
• Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on privacy matters.
• Develop privacy policies, standards, and consumer terms.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, and audits.
• Guide data protection agreements and third-party risk management.
• Lead cybersecurity incident response collaboration with security teams.
• Manage a team of privacy and compliance professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Privacy law

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (US)

Job description

Representing a leading digital media and subscription-based content organization, we are proud to be leading the search for a Head of Privacy. This newly created role will lead global privacy, cybersecurity, consumer compliance, and data governance strategy across a complex, data-driven business.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide risk management, shape privacy strategy, and support innovation in a highly visible organization.

As the Head of Privacy, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the company’s global privacy compliance program, providing legal and strategic guidance on data collection, use, transfer, retention, and governance.
• Advising senior leadership, product, engineering, marketing, subscription, technology, and security teams on privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and data governance matters.
• Driving continuous improvement in privacy program maturity, risk management frameworks, incident readiness, vendor governance, and compliance processes.
• Developing and maintaining privacy policies, standards, consumer-facing terms, acceptable use policies, and related governance documentation.
• Overseeing privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, audits, corrective action plans, and privacy compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Providing legal guidance on digital advertising, ad technology, identity resolution, data clean rooms, marketing technologies, and third-party data partnerships.
• Negotiating and advising on data protection agreements, security provisions, vendor risk assessments, and commercial arrangements involving personal data.
• Advising on consumer marketing, subscription, auto-renewal, online safety, and related regulatory requirements in domestic and international markets.
• Serving as the legal lead for cybersecurity incident response, working closely with information security leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on emerging privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety, and consumer protection requirements.
• Managing and developing a team of legal and compliance professionals while partnering with external counsel and regulatory authorities where required.

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

• Juris Doctor and active U.S. bar membership, ideally licensed in New York.
• 15+ years of experience advising on U.S. and international privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and consumer compliance matters.
• Proven experience building, enhancing, and managing enterprise privacy programs within complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations, online safety requirements, consumer protection laws, marketing compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience supporting digital products, subscription businesses, advertising technology, data-driven marketing, and technology-enabled platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise negotiating data protection agreements and advising on third-party risk management.
• Experience leading security incident response efforts and collaborating closely with technology and information security teams.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience with a track record of managing high-performing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prior in-house legal experience within a technology, media, digital platform, subscription, or consumer-facing organization.
• A commercially minded and pragmatic legal leader with excellent judgment, executive presence, and communication skills.

As a specialist Legal, Risk, and Compliance search and recruitment firm, we are excited to partner with an innovative, mission-driven organization operating at the intersection of technology, digital content, and consumer engagement. This role offers the opportunity to lead privacy strategy at a time when data governance, cybersecurity, and consumer trust are central to business success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and collaborative privacy leader to join a highly respected organization and contribute to the continued evolution of its global privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer compliance function.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, Please note that our client is unable to provide relocation for this role. The listed salary range serves as a guide and the salary offered within that range to the selected candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.