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Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Technology and Data Privacy

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Information Security & Data Protection, IT Business Analyst, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Serve as product counsel to Product and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
  • Advise on legal and regulatory considerations from product design and development through launch, commercialization, and ongoing operation
  • Embed privacy, data governance, security, and responsible AI considerations into products, features, platforms, and business initiatives
  • Review product functionality, data flows, user experiences, and proposed uses of data and AI to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions
  • Serve as subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on U.S. and international privacy, data governance, technology and data licensing, and AI implementation
  • Build operational and compliance requirements for internal and external data usage
  • Manage external privacy providers and software vendors and lead process enhancements
  • Collaborate with the technology and cybersecurity team, including the Chief Information Security Officer, on privacy and data governance risks
  • Lead negotiations for complex technology contracts and agreements, including SaaS, data and software licensing, and confidentiality agreements
  • Collaborate with Procurement to improve contract lifecycle management processes
  • Balance business and contract goals against legal, business, policy, and reputational risks
  • Present and defend positions to business team members and counter parties
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience advising on technology, privacy, data, and commercial matters
  • Experience as a product counsel with expertise across product, privacy, AI and emerging technology related legal issues
  • Superior business acumen with the ability to balance legal issues with business objectives
  • Excellent attention to detail, judgment, flexibility, and dependability
  • Effective communication skills with outside counsel, senior management, and business colleagues
  • High standards of integrity and good judgment
  • Commitment to producing high quality work
  • Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
  • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness when teaming with colleagues and stakeholders
  • CIPM, CIPP/US, and/or CIPP/EU certification preferred
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. and international privacy, data governance, and technology licensing, with a strong focus on integrating legal considerations into product development and operations. Proven ability to balance legal risks with business objectives while leading negotiations for complex technology contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Product Counsel Experience
  • Privacy and Data Governance Expertise
  • Technology Contract Negotiation
  • CIPM or CIPP Certification
Hard Skills
  • Legal Risk Assessment
  • Data Licensing
  • AI Implementation
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Compliance Requirements
Soft Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Judgment
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity
Certifications & Qualifications
  • CIPM
  • CIPP/US
  • CIPP/EU
Industry Keywords
  • Product Lifecycle
  • Commercial Matters
  • Emerging Technology
  • Cybersecurity Risks
  • Operational Compliance
Tools & Technologies
  • SaaS Agreements
  • Data Governance Tools
  • Privacy Management Software
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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