S&P Global · 14 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, Data & AI - Mobility
Centreville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expS&P Global Mobility is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their global legal team. This role involves providing legal, strategic, and risk management advice on global privacy, AI, and data protection matters, while supporting a business with significant revenue and employee presence worldwide.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
Leadership Team
Martina Cheung
President and CEO
Rick Goldberg
Division Chief Financial Officer
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