Technology & Privacy Counsel

Technology & Privacy Counsel

We are seeking a technology and data protection subject matter expert to provide legal and compliance advice and strategic operational guidance for Kia's technology initiatives. Below is an overview of the role and key responsibilities.

Technology & Privacy Counsel will serve as a technology and data protection subject matter expert providing legal and compliance advice and strategic operational guidance relating to:

• AI / generative AI / machine learning strategies, management, and governance
• Software technology development, licensing, and procurement
• Data governance and strategy
• Data privacy, security and protection
• Incident response management

This role will partner cross‑functionally with all Koch companies and other internal departments, such as compliance, sales, HR, cybersecurity, marketing, product, and other legal groups.

The Data Privacy Team is comprised of legal and compliance professionals that support the diverse, global businesses that make up Koch, Inc. The Data Privacy Team sits within the Global Compliance, Security, and Investigations Team in the Koch Legal department.

• Combine deep subject‑matter expertise with risk‑adjusted economic thinking to provide actionable legal advice for all audience levels.
• Ensure the company’s compliance with all applicable and emerging global laws, regulations and programs relating to technology, incident response, AI, data protection and data strategy, including intellectual property laws, international and state privacy and breach notification laws, AI and anticipated US federal and international privacy/cybersecurity laws; assist in developing business compliance processes, resources and training.
• Advise on legal, compliance, risk assessments, and governance strategy for software development teams and internal use cases relating to generative AI, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and open source software.
• Review, draft and negotiate technology-, AI-, and data‑protection‑related contracts and licensing (customer‑facing and procurement).
• Assist the incident response team in the review and coordination of potential privacy or data security incidents, including investigations, notifications, and other resolution efforts.

• A Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing from a recognized ABA‑accredited institution.
• 3–5 years’ experience focused on technology and data protection issues in specific sectors, such as enterprise software industry, privacy, adtech, marketing, incident response, and AI.
• Prior experience as in‑house counsel or advising in‑house counsel.

• Experience negotiating large‑value contracts, with firm deadlines, and able to represent both the role of the supplier or the customer.
• Experience with AI governance certification process (e.g., ISO 42001).
• Experience with data governance and cybersecurity regulations, such as NIS2, DORA, and Data Act.
• Experience with Open Source Software and Source Code issues.
• Experience with GDPR / CCPA / CPRA and related global and state privacy principles and regulations, including marketing and adtech.
• Experience with data breach response, evaluating notification requirements to regulators and/or individuals.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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