Senior Data Protection Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Global Data Protection Expert to support our global operations and advise on data protection matters, including AI governance.

The selected candidate will serve as the key point of contact on general data protection, privacy, and security related matters, including the evolution and maintenance of our global privacy program and compliance efforts.

Our team is dedicated to protecting the growing business, and the students and educators we serve, in proactively managing privacy regulations and risks internationally.

• Provide strategic legal guidance and counseling on a broad spectrum of privacy and data protection issues, with an emphasis on student data privacy, including relevant U.S. federal and state laws, international laws, compliance obligations, AI, data privacy in contracts, etc.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of our global data protection and privacy program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner closely with stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise, advice, and trainings related to data protection legal and compliance obligations.
• Assist with and monitor compliance with our data protection and privacy policies, processes, and procedures.
• Raise awareness and help create and deliver effective training and guidance to teams across the organization to promote best practices and drive a data protection and privacy-oriented culture.
• Assist with data governance and compliance efforts, such as preparing and overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), and other data protection and privacy compliance documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise advice and support on our AI governance and compliance efforts in accordance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Advise on appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect and safeguard personal data, with an emphasis on student data.
• Support customer conversations as they apply to data protection, privacy, and AI and assist with organization vendor contract diligence.
• Support the business and assist with other compliance matters and legal functions on an as needed, reasonable basis.

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of global data protection and privacy laws, with strong emphasis on U.S. state and federal student data privacy laws and best practices.
• Demonstrate expertise in advising on complex data protection and privacy matters, particularly related to FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, etc.
• Show ability to work cross-functionally with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner;
• Exhibit builds trust, emphasized collaboration and communication, and serves as a connector between business and legal;
• Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for stakeholders, often in line with prescribed timelines;
• Show ability to apply risk-balanced, practical legal guidance to complex data protection and privacy questions, creative problem-solving and solution-finding skills, and agility and flexibility in an evolving and ever-changing environment;
• Maintain superior analytical and research skills to complete assigned tasks and navigate challenging matters;
• Guarantee maintains confidentiality to the utmost degree;
• Takes independent action and calculated risks while asking for help as needed;
• Balances team and individual responsibilities while contributing to a positive working environment.