Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy, Data & AI

About The Role Grade Level (for internal use): 14

The Role: Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy, Data & AI

The Team: Join a best-in-class global legal team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities who reports to the Chief Legal Officer of Mobility.

Responsibilities and Impact: The Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy, Data & AI is responsible for supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and approximately 3,500 employees world-wide, providing legal, strategic and risk management advice on a wide variety of global privacy, AI and data protection matters. This leader will provide guidance and subject matter expertise across the organization on complex and evolving privacy, AI, and data protection regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of global privacy laws, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk.

What's In It For You

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Partner closely with colleagues across the business, including security, compliance, product, and commercial teams, advising on initiatives, new products and features, and enterprise-wide privacy and data strategy
• Design and translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that enable innovation while managing risk
• Serve as a business-oriented, senior legal advisor and core member of the team, counseling on issues of significant importance to the company

Responsibilities Strategic Privacy, Data & AI Advice

• Act as a subject matter expert on privacy and data protection, providing practical, timely, and strategic legal advice across the business.
• Drive and continuously evolve the organization’s global legal privacy strategy and governance framework in response to new laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement trends, and litigation.
• Proactively monitor and assess emerging privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations (horizon scanning), advising on their potential business impact and readiness planning.
• Influence the strategic implementation of privacy and data protection requirements across products, services, and internal operations.

Technology & Business Advice & Incident Response

• Advise product, engineering, and business teams on privacy implications of new and existing products, features, and data uses, including data minimization, transparency, consent, data subject rights, AI-related requirements, and third-party integrations.
• Advise on complex data processing activities, identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Support incident response efforts by advising on investigations involving potential cyber & data incidents, including breach notification obligations and regulatory exposure.
• Provide business-focused, risk-based guidance that enables innovation while maintaining compliance with global privacy, data & AI obligations.

Global Privacy Program & Compliance Partnership

• Lead or support global privacy program initiatives, including the development, implementation, and improvement of policies, procedures, standards, templates, and playbooks.
• Draft, review, and maintain internal privacy policies and procedures, as well as external privacy notices, consent language, and disclosures, collaborating and advising the Compliance team where applicable.
• Align privacy and data protection strategies with applicable legal requirements and industry best practices across key global markets.

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Provide legal support for the review, drafting, and negotiation of privacy and data security provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, and data protection addenda.
• Develop and maintain standards and templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability in contracting and privacy reviews.
• Advise on complex data-related transactions and partnerships, translating legal requirements into practical operational guidance.

Regulatory & External Engagement

• Engage with privacy regulators and supervisory authorities in connection with new products, regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel across jurisdictions, synthesizing advice into clear, actionable recommendations for the business.
• Collaborate with public policy and government affairs teams on opportunities to inform or influence privacy and data protection legislation.
• Participate in industry groups and forums to stay current on best practices and emerging trends.

Training & Enablement

• Support the Compliance team on delivering effective privacy trainings and communications for legal and non-legal audiences across regions, functions, and levels.
• Promote a strong culture of privacy awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

What We’re Looking For Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience (i.e., with a primary focus on privacy and data protection) gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company).
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or equivalent foreign qualification), with ability to practice in the role’s location as required.
• Deep expertise in global privacy and data protection laws and frameworks, including GDPR/UK GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), and other international regimes.
• Extensive experience leading or advising global privacy programs and managing complex, cross-border privacy and data issues.
• Demonstrated experience advising on AI governance and emerging AI regulations, or strong interest and ability to rapidly develop expertise in this area.
• Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability. Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes. Able to effectively pivot direction and collaborate across teams to meet strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at articulating business needs and defining actionable strategies. Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated a passion for the business. Provides clear, concise advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs that appropriately manage risk.
• Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace. Works effectively with other members of the Legal team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Privacy or AI certifications a plus.
• Experience supporting data-intensive environments, data/technology-driven products, digital platforms, or AI-enabled services.
• Experience with change management.
• Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments.

About S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States .

About S&P Global Mobility At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You? Our Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit\-summaries

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Job ID: 327756

Posted On: 2026-04-08

Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States