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Senior Counsel-Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Job in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listing for: Cybersecurity Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Senior Legal Counsel role provides strategic legal guidance to Net Jets and affiliated companies, with a primary focus on cybersecurity, data privacy, data protection, and related regulatory compliance. This position acts as a lead advisor for legal issues tied to personal and business information handling and for cybersecurity risk management and incident response.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor and subject matter expert on cybersecurity, data privacy, and data protection across the organization.
  • Provide guidance on applicable federal, state, and international privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA
    , along with other evolving privacy frameworks.
  • Advise on cybersecurity governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and the development and implementation of information security policies and procedures.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and business leadership on the legal aspects of cybersecurity incidents, including incident response, investigations, breach notification obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Lead legal analysis and coordination for data breaches and other information security incidents in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel as appropriate.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate data privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and information security provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements, vendor contracts, and technology agreements.
  • Advise on third-party data protection risks, vendor security requirements, cross-border data transfers, and contractual obligations involving sensitive information.
  • Provide legal guidance on privacy-by-design principles, data governance, data retention, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and related data-use considerations.
  • Monitor developments in cybersecurity and privacy legislation, regulations, enforcement actions, and industry standards, including their potential impact on the organization.
  • Support the development and enhancement of enterprise privacy and data protection policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with new technologies, products, services, and business initiatives.
  • Manage outside counsel and other external legal resources as necessary.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support other corporate legal matters and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house corporate experience.
  • Substantial experience advising on cybersecurity, data privacy, data protection
    , and related regulatory compliance matters.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. privacy and data protection laws, including state comprehensive privacy laws and data breach notification requirements, along with applicable federal regulations.
  • Experience advising on cybersecurity incidents, regulatory obligations, and incident response processes.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, data processing agreements, and contractual provisions relating to information security and data protection.
  • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide practical legal guidance in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience advising multinational organizations on international privacy requirements, including GDPR and cross-border data transfers.
  • Experience working directly with cybersecurity, information security, and technology leadership.
  • Familiarity with…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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