Legal Counsel - Privacy

MRI Software • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

MRI Software is seeking a privacy attorney to provide strategic legal guidance on privacy, emerging technologies, risk, compliance, and AI governance. The role advises business partners on global, state, and federal privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging AI laws, and helps elevate established privacy and compliance programs that support enterprise-wide strategies. The position also supports privacy and data security due diligence, advises on technology product development and commercial operations, and may assist with commercial contracting. The attorney is expected to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, judgment, and professionalism, and to take on new challenges as they arise.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing, or regional equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in an in-house law department.
• At least 1 year focused on privacy law.
• Authorization to work in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Expertise in data governance, technology product counseling, privacy, compliance strategy development, and commercial operations.
• Working knowledge of global privacy frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
• Experience optimizing and scaling existing programs to meet evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience.
• CIPP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Advise business partners on global, state, and federal privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging AI laws.
• Elevate and evolve established privacy programs that support enterprise-wide compliance strategies.
• Support privacy and data security due diligence efforts.
• Advise on technology product development and commercial operations, including commercial contracting when needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Take on new challenges as they arise.

What This Job Offers

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