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AI Governance & Data Privacy Attorney

Austin, TX · Remote

$75 - $110/hr

Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and how they apply to AI and business clients ... We offer direct hire, contract, and temporary staffing services. For more information about us ...

Deckers

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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Director, Data Governance

Washington, DC · Remote

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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Director, Data Governance

OR · Remote

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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Director, Data Governance

New York, NY · Remote

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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Director, Data Governance

California, MD · Remote

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

Deckers

Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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Job Title: Director, Data Governance Reports to: Chief Digital & Data Officer Location: United ... Partner with Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure governance ...

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A Director of Data Privacy often encounters challenges such as ensuring consistent policy implementation across multiple departments, navigating evolving international privacy laws, and managing stakeholder expectations. Balancing business needs with regulatory compliance, especially when dealing with legacy systems or global operations, can be complex. Effective communication and collaboration with IT, legal, and business teams are essential to foster a culture of privacy and ensure that policies are both practical and enforceable.

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A Director of Data Privacy is responsible for overseeing an organization's data privacy policies and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA. They develop strategies to protect sensitive information, conduct risk assessments, and implement privacy programs across the company. Additionally, they train staff on data protection best practices and act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies in the event of data breaches or audits.
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Legal Director, Data Protection & Privacy

Arrow Electronics

Denver, CO • On-site

$163.80K - $250.25K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Arrow Electronics rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position:
Legal Director, Data Protection & Privacy
Job Description:
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served.
A Fortune 154 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Data Protection & Privacy Counsel to lead our global legal functions for Data Protection, AI, Privacy and Cybersecurity. This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving AI, data protection and global privacy laws, and enabling innovation across our products and services. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, security, and compliance teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company's global privacy and data governance programing.
  • Provide expert legal advice on privacy, data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as company Data Protection Officer in requisite jurisdictions as needed.
  • Monitor and interpret global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, HIPAA, ePrivacy Directive) and advise on business impact.
  • Draft, negotiate, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy terms, and contractual provisions.
  • Guide privacy-by-design and data governance principles across product development and business operations.
  • Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and incident response protocols. Key member of cyber incident response team.
  • Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in regulatory matters, audits, and external counsel engagements.
  • Collaborate with compliance, security, and risk teams to align privacy practices with business goals.
  • Lead and mentor a team of privacy professionals and legal staff.

What We Are Looking For
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CO bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
  • 7-10 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm roles focused on privacy and data protection.
  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar certification required.
  • Deep knowledge of European and U.S. and other international privacy laws and frameworks.
  • Experience advising on privacy issues in SaaS or consumer tech industries.
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex legal issues.
  • Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home
What's In It For You :
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That's why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k, With Matching Contributions
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
  • Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Growth Opportunities
  • And more!

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Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$163,800.00 - $250,250.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:
US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Legal
EEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
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