Sabre Corporation · 5 days ago
Managing Privacy Counsel
Southlake, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSabre Corporation is seeking a Managing Privacy Counsel to join their Data Privacy Team under the Legal Department. This role involves leading the legal privacy team, advising on compliance with data privacy laws, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide privacy-related decisions.
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Hiring Manager
Kim Nieckarz
Responsibilities
Lead the legal privacy team, driving strategic direction, daily operations, and performance alignment with enterprise privacy goals
Advise on compliance across global, federal, state, and local data privacy laws, serving as a strategic legal partner to the business
Negotiate and draft privacy and data protection terms in commercial agreements to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including procurement, product, engineering, and security—to guide privacy-related decisions
Drive enterprise privacy compliance initiatives, shaping and executing strategic programs
Immerse in Sabre’s business landscape to provide context-aware legal guidance rooted in market, product, and competitive understanding
Qualification
Required
Lead the legal privacy team, driving strategic direction, daily operations, and performance alignment with enterprise privacy goals
Advise on compliance across global, federal, state, and local data privacy laws, serving as a strategic legal partner to the business
Negotiate and draft privacy and data protection terms in commercial agreements to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including procurement, product, engineering, and security—to guide privacy-related decisions
Drive enterprise privacy compliance initiatives, shaping and executing strategic programs
Immerse in Sabre's business landscape to provide context-aware legal guidance rooted in market, product, and competitive understanding
Deep knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, China PIPL, CPRA) in commercial contexts
Proven success in regulatory program development and incident response
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Influences without authority: Builds trust and alignment across stakeholders
Consultative & collaborative: Facilitates dialogue and co-creates solutions
Empathetic communicator: Clarifies rationale and context with respect
Change enabler: Drives innovation while maintaining strategic clarity
Team builder: Fosters psychological safety and values diverse perspectives
Talent developer: Coaches and mentors for growth
Clear communicator: Provides concise legal guidance to varied audiences
Preferred
Senior legal leadership experience in a U.S.-based, globally operating company (with public company experience preferred)
Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CPIM)
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas/Fort Worth area; proximity to Sabre's Southlake office preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
Paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs
Company
Sabre Corporation
Sabre is a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry.
Founded in 1960
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.84BKey Investors
Centerbridge Partners
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-05-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.32B
2024-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $43.6M
Leadership Team
Kurt Ekert
Chief Executive Officer
Hugh Jones
Chief Operating Officer
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