Privacy & AI Governance Counsel

Orion

Privacy and AI governance counsel advising Orion’s financial technology and investment management business. Leading privacy compliance, AI risk, regulatory guidance, and responsible technology programs.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeNew York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,869 - $146,945 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in privacy laws, AI governance, and compliance, with a strong ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies. Proven experience in managing privacy incidents, conducting assessments, and collaborating across various organizational functions.

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Privacy Laws and RegulationsAI GovernancePrivacy Impact AssessmentsContractual Privacy ProvisionsRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Privacy ComplianceData Lifecycle ManagementAutomated Decision-Making SystemsRegulatory ReportingData MappingRoot Cause AnalysisPrivacy MetricsIncident ManagementRegulatory InquiriesData Subject Rights Requests

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Industry Keywords

GDPRFinancial ServicesFintechWealth ManagementInvestment AdvisoryCybersecurityComplianceData ProtectionEmerging TechnologiesThird-Party Risk Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary enterprise advisor for privacy and AI governance
Partner with business leaders to integrate privacy and responsible AI principles into processes, products, services, and decision-making
Develop, maintain, and enhance privacy and AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
Monitor, assess, and communicate the impact of evolving privacy, security, and AI regulations
Investigate privacy and AI-related incidents, conduct root cause analyses, oversee remediation, and ensure timely resolution
Lead enterprise privacy compliance activities, including privacy impact assessments, AI risk assessments, records of processing activities, data mapping, and regulatory reporting
Manage Data Subject Rights Request processes and support regulatory inquiries, audits, examinations, and investigations
Review and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in contracts, vendor agreements, and third-party risk assessments
Collaborate with Legal, Information Security, Compliance, Product, Technology, and business teams
Develop and deliver privacy, AI governance, and data protection training programs
Establish, monitor, and report privacy and AI governance metrics, risks, and compliance indicators to leadership
Support enterprise resilience and crisis management activities involving privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related incidents
Maintain governance inventories for privacy and AI systems, including automated decision-making technologies and high-risk processing activities
Provide legal guidance on data minimization, purpose limitation, transparency, profiling, automated decision-making, and emerging AI regulations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives enhancing privacy operations, governance effectiveness, and regulatory readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including U.S. state privacy laws, GDPR, and emerging AI governance requirements
Knowledge of AI governance, automated decision-making systems, data lifecycle management, and responsible AI principles
Ability to interpret complex legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements and translate them into actionable business recommendations
Strong risk assessment, issue resolution, and investigative skills
Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, AI risk assessments, and privacy compliance reviews
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contractual privacy and data protection provisions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex concepts to executive leadership
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels without direct authority
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Effective collaboration skills across Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Technology, and business functions
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Minimum of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in privacy, data protection, AI governance, compliance, cybersecurity, legal, risk management, or a related field
Experience supporting privacy compliance programs and regulatory requirements within financial services, fintech, wealth management, investment advisory, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Experience managing privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, audits, vendor risk assessments, and data governance initiatives preferred
Experience advising on AI governance, emerging technologies, or automated decision-making systems preferred
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with legal, compliance, security, technology, and business teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance
Student loan repayment
Competitive benefits package