GE Aerospace · 21 hours ago
Senior Counsel - Privacy & Digital Technology
GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Counsel – Privacy and Digital Technology who will provide domain expertise in privacy and data protection. The role involves partnering with various teams to drive compliance initiatives and support the Digital Technology and business teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide proactive legal guidance and training on data privacy, technology, and data governance
Parter collaboratively with other members of the team on privacy and data protection initiatives
Interpret and operationalize global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD) and sectoral rules, including cross-border transfers, SCCs, data localization, and international frameworks
Partner with Human Resources, Digital Technology and relevant functions to embed privacy-by-design and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal standards
Manage day-to-day operations of the privacy program, including policies, procedures, metrics, and continuous improvement
Define, update, and implement privacy policies, standards, and processes; assess business impact of new regulations and set compliance strategies
Oversee cookie and tracking governance across web and mobile assets
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal processes; resolve privacy and data protection issues
Conduct and review privacy risk assessments, DPIAs/TIAs, and related documentation; guide teams on process and tool implementation
Coordinate with stakeholders on data protection/classification matters and with third parties on data use and safeguards
Lead or advise on privacy incidents and breach response, including multi-jurisdictional obligations, regulator and data-subject notifications, communications, and remediation/mitigation activities
Draft and negotiate privacy and security terms in customer and third‑party agreements (e.g., DPAs, SCCs, BAAs, and security exhibits)
Lead strategic outreach with industry peers, trade associations, and government entities; represent the company on privacy and data protection matters
Champion a culture of privacy and information protection; act with humility, lead with transparency, and deliver with focus
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree from accredited university
Minimum 7 years as practicing attorney with experience handling privacy and technology issues
Member in good standing with the State Bar
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Preferred
Experience in-house or law firm strongly preferred
Proactive and defined self-starter with superior communication skills
Domain expertise in international data privacy, technology, and compliance as well as experience advising on regulatory frameworks and risk management strategies
Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance and executive leadership
Familiarity with cross border mechanisms, DPIAs/PIAs, TIAs, data mapping, ROPAs, incident response, technologies, data protection protocols, and IT security frameworks
Innovative, forward-thinking, and results-oriented with a passion to solve complex problems in a creative and pragmatic way and to translate laws and regulations into actionable policies and procedures that enable business objectives
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive internal and external stakeholders to a decision in a matrix corporate environment
Strong collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to make decisions that have deep impact
Actively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness
Communicates and demonstrates a shared sense of purpose. Learns from failure
Privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT desired
Benefits
Great work environment
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
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