Associate General Counsel, Privacy

Global Payments Inc.

. Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting the Small & Mid-sized Business segment .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in privacy strategy, compliance initiatives, and data protection risk management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to lead and develop legal teams while advising on complex privacy and cybersecurity requirements.

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J.D. Or Equivalent Legal DegreeActive Law License In The U.S., U.K., Or EU8+ Years Of Legal Experience5+ Years In Privacy And Data ProtectionDeep Knowledge Of GDPR And U.S. Privacy Regulations

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Hard Skills

Privacy Strategy DevelopmentData Protection Risk ManagementRegulatory Compliance GuidancePrivacy By Design PrinciplesData GovernanceCybersecurity RequirementsContractual Terms GuidanceCross-Border Data TransfersConsumer Rights AdvisoryEmerging Global Privacy Laws

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringPerformance Feedback

Industry Keywords

GDPRPIPEDAGLBACPRAPrivacy ComplianceData GovernancePrivacy Risk ManagementLegal AdvisoryRegulatory CompliancePrivacy Professionals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting the Small & Mid-sized Business segment
Identify and mitigate privacy and data protection risks across merchant-facing products and services
Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals, including attorneys and privacy analysts
Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management across multiple jurisdictions
Partner with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations teams
Embed Privacy by Design principles into products, services, and business initiatives
Advise business and legal leadership on privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including AI regulation, biometric data, cross-border data transfers, consumer rights, and emerging global privacy laws
Support commercial and product initiatives through guidance on privacy-related contractual terms, data governance, and strategic business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent legal degree with a strong academic record
Active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union
8+ years of legal experience
5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance matters
Experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals, including leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters
Deep knowledge of GDPR, PIPEDA, GLBA, CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy regulations
Experience advising executive leadership on complex regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters within a fast-paced business environment
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions and measurable outcomes