Senior Counsel - Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI - Hybrid

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•$165,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a key member of Transamerica’s growing privacy team, providing legal counsel on complex global privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance matters. The role calls for a self-starter with urgency, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently on complex matters with minimal supervision. The Senior Counsel will collaborate with business stakeholders and help the privacy team grow its capabilities, translating legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance that supports responsible innovation and business growth. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week at one of the company’s hub locations in Baltimore, Cedar Rapids, Denver, or Philadelphia. Relocation assistance is not provided. The stated annual salary range is $165,000–$195,000. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus under the Company Bonus Plan, based on company and individual performance and at the company’s discretion. Actual starting pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
Licensed to practice law in the United States.
At least 5 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in-house within a global financial services company.
At least 2 years of AI governance experience, including advising on AI regulations and supporting implementation of AI governance programs.
Deep subject matter expertise across global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLB, HIPAA, NAIC AI Model Bulletin, NYDFS, Colorado AI Act, GDPR, PIPEDA, and LOPD.
Strong technical fluency and ability to engage meaningfully with technical concepts related to AI, data, and cybersecurity.
Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and concrete implementation strategies to diverse audiences.
Experience driving change through influence rather than direct authority.
Intellectually curious and action-oriented, with willingness to fail fast, learn, and iterate.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in-house within the financial services industry.
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification or comparable privacy certification.

Responsibilities

Independently handle complex privacy, cybersecurity, and AI legal matters with minimal supervision, serving as a trusted and collaborative member of the privacy team.
Advise business stakeholders on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance requirements; translate legal obligations into practical implementation strategies and identify, quantify, and communicate risks to decision-makers.
Partner on global AI governance initiatives, including reviewing AI use cases for legal and regulatory compliance and supporting implementation of AI governance frameworks.
Support global privacy operations, including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), data subject access requests (DSARs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and third-party privacy risk management.
Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements, including data processing agreements and data transfer agreements.
Design and implement scalable privacy and AI compliance frameworks and repeatable processes that support business growth while managing global legal and regulatory risk.
Identify training needs and develop and deliver privacy and AI regulatory training across the organization.
Drive cross-functional projects to completion, coordinate outside counsel, and respond to regulatory inquiries.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual bonus for eligible employees
Pension plan
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Disability insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Career training and development opportunities
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service
Adoption assistance
Employee assistance program
Back-up care program
Paid time off for volunteer hours
Employee matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Inclusion and diversity programs
Employee recognition program
Referral bonus programs