Privacy Senior Associate

Crowe LLP•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Privacy Senior Associate supports Crowe’s global privacy program by providing independent research, analysis, and privacy-by-design expertise. This individual will work closely with the Privacy Lead to independently operationalize privacy requirements, conduct internal monitoring, evaluate 3rd party solutions, support data protection risk assessments, maintain data maps, and support business teams in embedding responsible data practices throughout the product and software lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who has strong analytical capabilities, experience with global privacy requirements, and an interest in emerging privacy regulations, data governance, privacy, and responsible innovation. This is a mid-level individual contributor (Senior Associate) role requiring autonomy and independent execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (Master's or JD) a plus.
2–3 years of experience in global privacy, data protection, or risk/governance roles.
Certification strongly preferred: AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/AI, CIPM, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, etc.).
Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with limited oversight (required for Senior Associate), prioritize tasks, and manage ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with privacy tools (OneTrust, TrustArc, Collibra, DataGrail, etc.).
Experience collaborating with Marketing teams.
Experience reviewing contracts, DPAs, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal inquiries submitted to [email protected], providing foundational assessments and escalating to senior SMEs where needed.
Developing Firmwide Training and supporting related training activities.
Support internal privacy awareness initiatives, including training materials, intranet updates, and knowledge articles.
Create and maintain documentation, including policies, standards, and risk mitigation plans.
Prepare metrics, dashboards, and reports for privacy program operations and leadership updates.
Continuously track and assess evolving global privacy regulations, guidance from data protection authorities, and industry standards, translating developments into actionable compliance recommendations. Scoping and executing internal compliance monitoring activities.
Maintain and update privacy notices and consent mechanisms.
Operate with the independent judgment expected at the Senior Associate level.
Create, maintain, and enhance data flow diagrams and data inventories for various business processes.
Conduct and document Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), AI Risk Assessments, and transfer impact analyses (TIAs).
Analyze data lifecycle processes to identify gaps, privacy risks, and areas requiring remediation.
Assist in monitoring compliance with global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, HIPAA, PCI DSS etc.).
Demonstrate familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software—preferably ServiceNow GRC or similar platforms—to support workflow management, risk tracking, and documentation within privacy and AI governance processes.
Work autonomously to deliver assessments and provide recommendations.
Work collaboratively with Legal, InfoSec, Firm IT, Data Governance, and other enabling functions.
Participate in meetings with business unit leaders as needed.
Support enterprise-level privacy initiatives, including cross-BU project coordination.
Collaborate with Marketing functions to review and advise on privacy requirements for email campaigns, consent management, cookie compliance, ad targeting, and other marketing activities involving personal data.
Acts as a trusted subject-matter contributor rather than an entry-level support role.
Support product, engineering, and business teams by advising on privacy-by-design practices throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform privacy reviews of new software, systems, and tools, especially those involving personal or sensitive personal data and/or AI capabilities.
Document identified risks and propose practical mitigation strategies.
Assist with evaluating privacy/security terms in vendor contracts, Data Protection Agreements, and other related artifacts.
Partner with Legal, InfoSec, IT, and Crowe Studio to ensure alignment with Crowe policies and standards.
This role performs these assessments independently with limited oversight, consistent with Senior Associate expectations.
Maintain regulatory watchlists and contribute to policy updates.
Provide support for audits and evidence collection for compliance reviews.
Contribute proactively as expected of a Senior Associate.