Senior Counsel - Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI

Transamerica; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Transamerica in the United States seeks a senior Privacy and AI governance attorney to advise on global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulatory compliance. The role demands a self-starter who can translate complex requirements into actionable programs for business partners, with a focus on responsible, scalable governance.

The ideal candidate will merge law, technology, and strategy, with experience covering CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and AI governance.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 5 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in‑house within a global financial services company
• 2 years of AI governance experience, including advising on AI regulations and supporting successful implementation of AI governance programs
• Deep subject matter expertise across global privacy, cybersecurity and AI regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLB, HIPAA, NAIC AI Model Bulletin, NYDFS, Colorado AI Act, GDPR, PIPEDA, and LOPD
• Strong technical fluency, with the ability to engage meaningfully with technical concepts related to AI, data, and cybersecurity
• Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and concrete implementation strategies for diverse audiences
• Experience driving change through influence rather than direct authority
• Intellectually curious, action‑oriented, and willing to fail fast, learn, and iterate

Responsibilities

• Independently handle complex privacy, cybersecurity and AI legal matters with minimal supervision, serving as a trusted and collaborative member of the privacy team
• Advise business stakeholders on privacy, cybersecurity and AI governance regulatory requirements, translating legal obligations into practical, actionable implementation strategies while effectively identifying, quantifying, and communicating risk to decision-makers
• Partner on global AI governance initiatives, including reviewing AI use cases for legal and regulatory compliance and supporting the organization in successfully implementing AI governance frameworks
• Support core privacy operations across the global enterprise, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), data subject access requests (DSARs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and third‑party privacy risk management
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy‑related legal agreements, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements
• Design and implement scalable privacy and AI compliance frameworks and repeatable processes that support business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk across the globe
• Identify training needs and develop and deliver privacy and AI regulatory training across the organization
• Drive cross‑functional projects to completion, coordinate outside counsel, and respond to regulatory inquiries

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

AI governance

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Job Family

Legal Counsel

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

Serve as a key member of a dynamic and growing privacy team, providing legal counsel on complex global privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. This role requires a self-starter with a genuine sense of urgency, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently on complex matters. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, make things happen, and help elevate a high-performing privacy team to the next level. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy — translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance that enables stakeholders to innovate responsibly and at scale. Preference given to candidates near our four key offices (Denver, Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia), but remote candidates will be considered.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Independently handle complex privacy, cybersecurity and AI legal matters with minimal supervision, serving as a trusted and collaborative member of the privacy team
• Advise business stakeholders on privacy, cybersecurity and AI governance regulatory requirements, translating legal obligations into practical, actionable implementation strategies while effectively identifying, quantifying, and communicating risk to decision-makers
• Partner on global AI governance initiatives, including reviewing AI use cases for legal and regulatory compliance and supporting the organization in successfully implementing AI governance frameworks
• Support core privacy operations across the global enterprise, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), data subject access requests (DSARs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and third‑party privacy risk management
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy‑related legal agreements, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements
• Design and implement scalable privacy and AI compliance frameworks and repeatable processes that support business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk across the globe
• Identify training needs and develop and deliver privacy and AI regulatory training across the organization
• Drive cross‑functional projects to completion, coordinate outside counsel, and respond to regulatory inquiries

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school or equivalent legal experience
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 5 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in‑house within a global financial services company
• 2 years of AI governance experience, including advising on AI regulations and supporting successful implementation of AI governance programs
• Deep subject matter expertise across global privacy, cybersecurity and AI regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLB, HIPAA, NAIC AI Model Bulletin, NYDFS, Colorado AI Act, GDPR, PIPEDA, and LOPD
• Strong technical fluency, with the ability to engage meaningfully with technical concepts related to AI, data, and cybersecurity
• Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and concrete implementation strategies for diverse audiences
• Experience driving change through influence rather than direct authority
• Intellectually curious, action‑oriented, and willing to fail fast, learn, and iterate

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in‑house within the financial services industry
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or comparable privacy certification

Working Conditions

• Hybrid location for candidates near Baltimore/Cedar Rapids/Denver/Philadelphia (3 days in office)
• Remote location for candidates not near a core office location

Compensation

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $165,000 - $195,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in‑office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well‑being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company‑sponsored, employee‑driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That’s why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

• As of December 31, 2023