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Associate General Counsel – Technology and Privacy
SNHU Careers. Serve as the University's lead privacy counsel .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates deep expertise in U.S. and international privacy and data security law, including GDPR and state privacy laws, while providing strategic legal counsel on privacy governance, technology transactions, and AI law. Capable of translating complex legal issues into actionable guidance for senior leadership and navigating complex regulatory environments.
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JD From An ABA-Accredited Law School10+ Years Of Legal ExperienceDeep Expertise In Privacy And Data Security LawExperience Structuring And Negotiating Technology TransactionsWorking Knowledge Of AI Law And Governance
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Hard Skills
Privacy LawData Security LawTechnology TransactionsContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceData GovernanceCybersecurity Incident ResponseLegal Risk AssessmentIntellectual Property LawEmerging Technology Advisory
Soft Skills
Executive-Level CommunicationJudgmentCollaborative ApproachSolutions-Oriented MindsetAbility To Navigate Ambiguity
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission To The New Hampshire Bar
Industry Keywords
FERPAGLBAGDPRTCPAAI GovernanceSaaSEd-TechFintechHealth-TechHigher Education Law
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the University's lead privacy counsel
- Provide strategic guidance on FERPA, GLBA, GDPR, TCPA, U.S. and international privacy requirements, data governance, and information security
- Partner with the University Privacy Officer, ITS, compliance, and security leadership on governance, policy, and institutional risk strategy
- Advise on privacy and cybersecurity incidents and regulatory obligations
- Represent the University with regulators and external stakeholders as appropriate
- Advise on emerging technologies and educational technology products and services from concept through launch and scale
- Lead legal counsel for AI governance, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001
- Advise on AI risk, data use, intellectual property, transparency, bias, human oversight, and technology-enabled products and services
- Structure and negotiate enterprise and high-value technology and commercial agreements
- Build scalable contracting practices through templates, negotiation playbooks, and risk-based review processes
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
- Provide counsel across the OGCC's broader portfolio and lead strategic matters assigned by the SVP&GC
- Represent the OGCC in institutional, risk, and compliance initiatives
- Monitor emerging developments in higher education law, AI, technology, privacy, and cybersecurity
- Report directly to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Requirements
What you’ll need- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the New Hampshire Bar, or eligibility for admission within one year of hire
- 10+ years of legal experience
- Significant in-house experience within technology, SaaS, ed-tech, fintech, health-tech, a college or university, or a sophisticated technology-focused law practice
- Deep expertise in U.S. and international privacy and data security law, including GDPR and state privacy laws
- Experience advising on or advancing privacy programs
- Significant experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex technology transactions, including SaaS, cloud, data licensing, and vendor agreements
- Experience as an embedded legal partner to product, engineering, or technology teams from development through launch
- Working knowledge of AI law and governance
- Ability to interpret evolving legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance
- Executive-level communication and judgment
- Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear risks, options, and recommendations for senior leaders, non-lawyers, and the Board of Trustees
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and complex cross-functional environments
- Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Must reside in and work from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, or Wyoming
Benefits
Comp & perks- High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
- Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
- 5 weeks of paid time off
- Almost a dozen paid holidays
- Employer-funded retirement
- Free tuition program
- Parental leave
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Remote work option in approved states
- Reliable internet connection and dedicated, properly equipped workspace for remote employees