Data Privacy Counsel

HKA • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise. As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.
As part of the HKA team you can expect:
A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual
The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Americas, the Data Privacy Counsel serves as the primary legal resource for data privacy, cybersecurity, and related compliance matters across North America, with additional support for Central and South America. The role provides practical guidance, manages risk, and helps drive business growth and innovation while ensuring compliance with evolving privacy and AI governance requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Pennsylvania or New Jersey Bar membership in good standing.
• CIPP/US certification.
• 5+ years of legal experience advising on privacy, AI, and data protection matters.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy, breach notification, and federal privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Experience negotiating DPAs and related privacy agreements.
• Experience with cybersecurity incidents, breach response, AI governance, and privacy risk management.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, communication abilities, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional services or consulting experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.
• Knowledge of Central and South American privacy frameworks.
• Additional certifications such as CIPP/C, AIGP, or CIPM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal contact for privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, AI governance, and emerging technologies.
• Advise on federal, state, and sector-specific privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage DPAs, cross-border transfer agreements, vendor agreements, and privacy-related contract provisions.
• Partner with business groups to embed privacy-by-design and data governance principles.
• Lead DPIAs, data mapping, inventory, and governance initiatives.
• Advise on data collection, use, sharing, retention, transfer, and disposal.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulatory developments.
• Support breach response, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with privacy and cybersecurity diligence for acquisitions.
• Deliver training and conduct legal risk assessments for emerging technologies.

Benefits

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree