Senior Counsel - Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$165,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a key member of a dynamic and growing privacy team, providing legal counsel on complex global privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. This role requires a self-starter with a genuine sense of urgency, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently on complex matters. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, make things happen, and help elevate a high-performing privacy team to the next level. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy — translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance that enables stakeholders to innovate responsibly and at scale. Preference given to candidates near our four key offices (Denver, Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia), but remote candidates will be considered.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent legal experience
Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
5 years of global privacy legal experience, preferably at a large law firm or in-house within a global financial services company
2 years of AI governance experience, including advising on AI regulations and supporting successful 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, with the ability to engage meaningfully with technical concepts related to AI, data, and cybersecurity
Exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and concrete implementation strategies for diverse audiences
Experience driving change through influence rather than direct authority
Intellectually curious, action-oriented, and willing to fail fast, learn, and iterate

Nice To Haves

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) 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 regulatory requirements, translating legal obligations into practical, actionable implementation strategies while effectively identifying, quantifying, and communicating risk to decision-makers
Partner on global AI governance initiatives, including reviewing AI use cases for legal and regulatory compliance and supporting the organization in successfully implementing AI governance frameworks
Support core privacy operations across the global enterprise, 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 legal 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 legal and regulatory risk across the globe
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
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs