Senior Privacy Consultant

Zaviant Consulting

Senior Privacy Consultant at Zaviant advising clients on data privacy laws and program enhancement. Engaging across various industries to implement effective privacy solutions.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to assess, design, and enhance privacy programs aligned with regulatory and industry requirements.
Interpret and advise on European data protection and privacy laws, including the GDPR, ePrivacy requirements, and applicable EU regulatory obligations.
Conduct privacy assessments, risk evaluations, and audits to identify gaps and create remediation strategies.
Lead the implementation and configuration of privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc) for data mapping, DPIAs, cookie consent, subject rights, privacy notices, and more.
Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to operationalize privacy programs.
Provide hands-on support during technology implementations and recommend privacy-enhancing technologies where applicable.
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, service offering development, and mentoring junior team members.
Support multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, results-driven consulting environment.
Engage in thought leadership, including developing reports and presentations that communicate findings, strategies, and roadmaps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in data privacy, security, compliance, or risk—ideally within a consulting or client-facing role.
Strong working knowledge of European, U.S. and global privacy regulations.
Hands-on experience with privacy technology platforms, especially OneTrust; OneTrust Expert certifications are a plus.
IAPP certifications (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM) strongly preferred.
Proven ability to manage projects, drive initiatives, and deliver quality work across multiple engagements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
Strategic mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to privacy challenges.
Strong client service focus with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Curious, adaptable, and team-oriented with a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data privacyrisk evaluationprivacy assessmentsremediation strategiesproject managementprivacy technology platformsdata mappingDPIAscookie consentprivacy notices

Soft Skills

communication skillsclient service focusstrategic mindsetsolutions-orientedrelationship buildingadaptabilityteam-orientedcontinuous learningmentoringthought leadership

Certifications

OneTrust ExpertCIPP/USCIPP/ECIPTCIPM