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The Role: Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy, Data & AI

The Team: Join a best-in-class global legal team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities who reports to the Chief Legal Officer of Mobility.

Responsibilities and Impact: The Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy, Data & AI is responsible for supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and approximately 3,500 employees world-wide, providing legal, strategic and risk management advice on a wide variety of global privacy, AI and data protection matters. This leader will provide guidance and subject matter expertise across the organization on complex and evolving privacy, AI, and data protection regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of global privacy laws, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk.

What'sin it for you:

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Partner closely with colleagues across the business, including security, compliance, product, and commercial teams, advising on initiatives, new products and features, and enterprise-wide privacy and data strategy
• Design and translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk
• Serve as a business-oriented, senior legal advisor and core member of the team, counseling on issues of significant importance to the company

Responsibilities:

Strategic Privacy, Data & AI Advice

• Act as a subject matter expert on privacy and data protection, providing practical, timely, and strategic legal advice across the business.
• Drive and continuously evolve the organization's global legal privacy strategy and governance framework in response to new laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement trends, and litigation.
• Proactively monitor and assess emerging privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations (horizon scanning), advising on their potential business impact and readiness planning.
• Influence the strategic implementation of privacy and data protection requirements across products, services, and internal operations.

Technology & Business Advice & Incident Response

• Advise product, engineering, and business teams on privacy implications of new and existing products, features, and data uses, including data minimization, transparency, consent, data subject rights, AI-related requirements, and third-party integrations.
• Advise on complex data processing activities, identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Support incident response efforts by advising on investigations involving potential cyber & data incidents, including breach notification obligations and regulatory exposure.
• Provide business-focused, risk-based guidance that enables innovation while maintaining compliance with global privacy, data & AI obligations.

Global Privacy Program & Compliance Partnership

• Lead or support global privacy program initiatives, including the development, implementation, and improvement of policies, procedures, standards, templates, and playbooks.
• Draft, review, and maintain internal privacy policies and procedures, as well as external privacy notices, consent language, and disclosures, collaborating and advising the Compliance team where applicable.
• Align privacy and data protection strategies with applicable legal requirements and industry best practices across key global markets.

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Provide legal support for the review, drafting, and negotiation of privacy and data security provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, and data protection addenda.
• Develop and maintain standards and templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability in contracting and privacy reviews.
• Advise on complex data-related transactions and partnerships, translating legal requirements into practical operational guidance.

Regulatory & External Engagement

• Engage with privacy regulators and supervisory authorities in connection with new products, regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel across jurisdictions, synthesizing advice into clear, actionable recommendations for the business.
• Collaborate with public policy and government affairs teams on opportunities to inform or influence privacy and data protection legislation.
• Participate in industry groups and forums to stay current on best practices and emerging trends.

Training & Enablement

• Support the Compliance team on delivering effective privacy trainings and communications for legal and non-legal audiences across regions, functions, and levels.
• Promote a strong culture of privacy awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience (i.e., with a primary focus on privacy and data protection) gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company).
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or equivalent foreign qualification), with ability to practice in the role's location as required.
• Deep expertise in global privacy and data protection laws and frameworks, including GDPR/UK GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), and other international regimes.
• Extensive experience leading or advising global privacy programs and managing complex, cross-border privacy and data issues.
• Demonstrated experience advising on AI governance and emerging AI regulations, or strong interest and ability to rapidly develop expertise in this area.
• Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes. Able to effectively pivot direction and collaborate across teams to meet strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at articulating business needs and defining actionable strategies. Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated a passion for the business. Provides clear, concise advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs that appropriately manage risk.
• Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, "can do" attitude to the workplace. Works effectively with other members of the Legal team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Privacy or AI certifications a plus.
• Experience supporting data-intensive environments, data/technology-driven products, digital platforms, or AI-enabled services.
• Experience with change management.
• Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments.

About S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.