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Compass Group USA · 2 months ago

CORPORATE COUNSEL-CONSUMER PRIVACY COUNSEL (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Compass Group USA is a leading foodservice and support services company, seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Privacy Counsel within their Legal & Compliance team. This role will provide legal guidance on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable state privacy laws governing the collection, processing, and use of consumer personal information.

AdviceFood and BeverageHospitalityProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor and interpret state privacy and Artificial Intelligence laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, and similar) impacting consumer goods, advertising, and marketing activities

Advise business units on compliance obligations related to personal information collection, processing, and sharing

Help build and maintain strong privacy controls and systems to maintain privacy compliance

Manage the company DSAR process and tooling

Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms across websites and mobile applications

Embed privacy-by-design principles into marketing and technology initiatives and applications purchased and created by the company

Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)

Support incident response and breach management in collaboration with IT and cybersecurity teams

Deliver privacy training to marketing, sales, and operational teams, and educate the company around core privacy principles

Promote a culture of compliance across diverse business units

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseData protection complianceCIPP/US certificationHIPAA complianceGDPR familiarityAnalytical skillsTranslate lawsCommunication skillsProject management skillsFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

J.D. from an accredited US law school

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or similar compliance roles at a company governed by state and federal US privacy laws

Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws; familiarity with global frameworks (GDPR) is a plus

CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar privacy certification

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

The ability to translate complex privacy laws into business-applicable advice and controls

Ability to work in fast-paced environments with diverse industry exposure

Preferred

Experience with HIPAA compliance

Bonus: Knowledge of GLBA, FERPA, and other sector-specific regulations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Company

Compass Group USA

Glassdoor3.5

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.

Founded in 1994

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.compassgroupcareers.com

H1B Sponsorship

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