Corporate Counsel- Privacy Counsel; Hybrid-Charlotte, Nc

CORPORATE COUNSEL-EMPLOYEE PRIVACY COUNSEL (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group USA

As the leading food service and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for great people, great service, and great results. We serve over 284,000 associates across restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Compass Group USA is seeking an attorney to serve as Privacy Counsel within our Legal & Compliance team, guiding privacy and data protection matters for employee personal information. The role advises diverse business units and navigates complex regulatory environments.

• Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitor and interpret state privacy and AI laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, and similar) impacting employee data.
  • Advise business units on compliance obligations related to personal information collection, processing, and sharing.
  • Build and maintain strong privacy controls and systems.
  • Manage the company DSAR process and tooling.
• Policy Development & Implementation
  • Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms across websites and mobile applications.
  • Embed privacy‑by‑design principles into marketing and technology initiatives and purchased/created applications.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
  • Support incident response and breach management with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver privacy training to human resources, talent acquisition, benefits, and other teams.
  • Promote a culture of compliance across diverse business units.

• Education & Experience
  • A JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • 3–5 years of experience advising U.S. entities on privacy, data protection, or related compliance roles.
• Privacy Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws.
  • Experience with HIPAA compliance (preferred).
  • Privacy certification such as CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar (preferred).
• Skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to translate complex privacy laws into business‑applicable advice and controls.
  • Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with diverse industry exposure.

Apply to Compass Group today!

to learn more about the Compass story.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The job posting is not exhaustive; essential functions may be modified per business necessity. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Senior level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Legal

Industries:
Food and Beverage Services

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Salary: $‑$ (Hybrid)