Leidos · 3 days ago
Assistant General Counsel- Data Privacy
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Legal Department’s Global Privacy Office. This role involves advising stakeholders on privacy and data protection requirements, providing legal counsel, and supporting the organization’s privacy program in a highly regulated environment.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Handling privacy and data protection-related inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders across the company and providing actionable advice and legal counsel
Reviewing, drafting and updating policies, procedures, and notices addressing the handling of personal information
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating privacy and data protection terms in various types of agreements (e.g., vendor/service provider agreements, customer agreements, data processing and data usage agreements, Business Associate Agreements)
Interpreting complex contractual privacy requirements, including flow-down obligations and risk allocation provisions common in government and prime–subcontractor relationships
Advising in mission-critical, highly regulated environments where privacy compliance is foundational to trust, ethics, and contract performance. Providing advice on the development and implementation of the organization’s privacy program
Developing guidelines, training, and tools to support accountability and compliance across the organization
Monitoring relevant legislative developments, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions relating to privacy and data protection in the jurisdictions in which the company operates
Advising on privacy considerations related to emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, data governance initiatives, and evolving regulatory frameworks, consistent with Leidos’ mission-critical and regulated operations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from a U.S. accredited law school
Membership in the Virginia State Bar or the ability to become registered in-house counsel in Virginia
Preferred
Minimum of 6 years of experience advising on privacy/data protection compliance requirements
Knowledge of and familiarity with global privacy and data protection laws, regulations and standards, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the California Privacy Rights Act, the U.S. Privacy Act, state breach notification laws, the General Data Protection Regulation, the U.K. GDPR, and the Australian Privacy Act 1988
Demonstrated transactional experience, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating privacy and data protection contract terms and agreements, such as Business Associate Agreements and data protection agreements
Experience advising clients on compliance with HIPAA and other health privacy laws
Experience advising government contractors or clients operating in highly regulated, public-sector or government-adjacent environments preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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