Sr Counsel, Data Governance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Counsel, Data Governance based in the United States.

As Sr Counsel, Data Governance, you’ll own the legal and regulatory strategy governing how data is collected, used, shared, retained, and applied to AI. Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, you’ll serve as a key legal partner to senior leadership and teams across Sales, Technology, Product, Security, and other functions. This is a hands-on owner-operator role where you’ll translate complex privacy, data, and AI requirements into contracts, policies, controls, and practical operating processes. You’ll lead sophisticated negotiations around data rights while also running critical privacy and AI governance programs. The role offers significant exposure to high-impact business decisions and requires strong judgment in a highly regulated healthcare environment. You’ll build, implement, monitor, audit, and continuously improve governance frameworks rather than simply providing legal advice. This is an opportunity to shape responsible data and AI practices within a technology-driven organization focused on advancing healthcare.