Senior Counsel, Digital Growth & Privacy Regulatory Counseling

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead digital growth and privacy regulatory counseling. This role supports cross‑functional teams across digital commerce, marketing technology, information security, risk management, and regulatory affairs to safeguard consumer data while enabling business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and 7+ years in tech/privacy/regulatory practice, with a strong grasp of GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and related frameworks, and experience guiding AI

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in the U.S. or international bar.
• 7+ years of legal experience in technology, data privacy, digital commerce, or regulatory practice.
• Deep understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, etc.).
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating digital platform agreements and data-sharing contracts.
• Proven ability to manage legal risk across digital marketing, e-commerce, or consumer platforms.
• Experience providing regulatory analysis and compliance oversight for tech-driven initiatives and data governance.
• Awareness of AI governance, data ethics, and emerging technology regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and regulatory counseling on digital growth initiatives and data use.
• Research and interpret privacy laws to inform business decisions and program design.
• Advise on regulatory compliance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PDPA, and other standards.
• Support governance for digital product launches and data-driven marketing with lawful data processing.
• Collaborate with InformationSecurity and DataGovernance to assess risk and control effectiveness.
• Develop policies, agreements, and regulatory documentation related to data usage and tech partnerships.
• Advise on privacy-by-design and responsible AI practices to foster trust.

Skills

Legal experience

Privacy governance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI governance

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

At TheCoca‑ColaCompany, we are driving digital transformation across every facet of our global business—building seamless consumer connections, enabling new technologies, and protecting privacy as a foundation of trust. The SeniorCounsel, DigitalGrowth&PrivacyRegulatoryCounseling plays a strategic, high‑impact role within the global legal function, supporting Coca‑Cola’s digital innovation journey with legal insight that safeguards consumer data while empowering business growth.

This future‑focused role partners with cross‑functional teams in DigitalCommerce, MarketingTechnology, InformationSecurity, RiskManagement, and RegulatoryAffairs to enhance compliance and governance across data use, privacy, and emerging technology frameworks. The successful candidate will be a business‑minded legal professional who blends intellectual curiosity, ethical judgment, and digital fluency to strengthen how Coca‑Cola adapts to global privacy, data protection, and technology regulations.

What You’ll Do For Us

• Provide legal support and regulatory counseling on digital growth initiatives, including consumer data use, personalization technologies, and marketing ecosystem integrations.
• Research, analyze, and interpret privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws to inform business decisions and program design.
• Advise cross‑functional teams on regulatory compliance with global frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PDPA, and emerging digital privacy standards.
• Support legal governance for digital product launches, data‑driven marketing, and online consumer experiences, focusing on lawful data collection and transparent processing.
• Partner with InformationSecurity and DataGovernance teams to assess risk exposure and control effectiveness in privacy and digital operations.
• Contribute to the development of policies, agreements, and regulatory documentation related to data usage, third‑party platforms, and technology partnerships.
• Enable responsible innovation by advising on privacy‑by‑design and digital ethics practices that foster trust, consumer choice, and sustainability.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in data privacy, AI governance, advertising technologies, and digital markets; translate insights into business‑aligned actions.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing compliance measures across digital systems and data flows, ensuring audits and internal assessments meet global standards.
• Support analysis related to cybersecurity regulations, cross‑border data transfers, and identity management to advance enterprise risk management.
• Contribute to training and capability building for teams working on digital transformation, helping embed compliance into operational design.
• Leverage familiarity with AI governance and emerging tech risk to advise on responsible AI deployment, model transparency, and data‑quality controls.

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S.JurisDoctordegree and active membership of a U.S. state or international bar.
• 7+years of legal experience in technology, data privacy, digital commerce, or regulatory practice from a law firm, corporate, or cross‑border context.
• Deep understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws, including global compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, etc.).
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating digital platform agreements, data‑sharing contracts, and privacy policies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal risk across digital marketing, e‑commerce, or consumer engagement platforms.
• Experience providing regulatory analysis and compliance oversight for technology‑driven initiatives and data governance projects.
• Awareness of AI governance principles, data ethics, and emerging technology regulation, with ability to identify potential policy impacts.
• Strong analytical reasoning and communication skills to convey complex legal topics with clarity and pragmatism.
• Collaborative working style and ability to engage constructively with business, technology, and global stakeholders.
• Informed approach to continuous learning regarding digital innovation, emerging global privacy requirements, and data management trends.

What We’ll Do For You

• Provide the opportunity to influence digital growth strategies across Coca‑Cola’s global business ecosystem.
• Enable collaboration with world‑class legal and technology teams, supporting agile and innovation‑driven business models.
• Offer ongoing learning and development through global programs focused on technology law, digital ethics, and leadership.
• Support your growth within an organization committed to responsible data practices, inclusion, and transparency in every market.