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Associate General Counsel - Privacy

Salary$234k – $279k
LocationNew York, NY, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Iselin, NJ - 194 Wood Avenue South; 3965 Dallas Parkway Frisco, TX 75034; Chicago, IL, USA
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity law
Doctoral Degree (JD)
Ability to work seamlessly across legal, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams
Serve as go-to legal partner for business, product, and technology teams
Embed privacy-by-design thinking into product development
Advise on privacy and data protection dimensions of AI and emerging technology
Partner with Risk and Compliance to develop governance frameworks
Play active role in cybersecurity governance and privacy incident response
Negotiate privacy and cybersecurity protections in vendor and strategic partnership agreements
Nice to have5
CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or other IAPP privacy certification
7+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity law
Experience advising on AI and emerging technology from a privacy and data protection perspective
Exposure to cybersecurity governance or privacy incident response
Financial services, fintech, or other regulated industry experience
Benefits
Retirement program
Health insurance
Associate General Counsel II
The Associate General Counsel II job assists in protecting an organization’s rights, obligations and privileges and its legal interests by providing legal direction to organization and by ensuring the legal activities meet the current and future needs of the organization. This job provides legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, real estate, tax, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, ethics, etc.).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
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Protects the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
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Identifies, evaluates, and addresses issues of legal risk.
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Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
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Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company.
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Liaises with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.
Educational Requirements
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Doctoral Degree Required
Work Experience
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5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
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Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
9IC
Required Experience:
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5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity law, including advising on privacy compliance, product counseling, and commercial negotiations.
Preferred Experience:
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7+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and/or cybersecurity law, including advising on privacy compliance, product counseling, and commercial negotiations.
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Experience advising on AI and emerging technology from a privacy and data protection perspective.
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Exposure to cybersecurity governance or privacy incident response.
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Financial services, fintech, or other regulated industry experience.
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CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or other IAPP privacy certification.
Additional Information About the Role:
TIAA is seeking an Associate General Counsel – Privacy to join its Law & Policy team as a subject matter expert in privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection law. This attorney will serve as a trusted legal partner across business lines tackling high-impact legal questions spanning product innovation, emerging technology, data governance, and cybersecurity in one of the most dynamic areas of the law. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in global privacy law and product counseling, a growing fluency in AI and emerging technology, and the ability to work seamlessly across legal, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams.
What You Will Do
Be a Trusted Privacy & Cybersecurity Advisor — Serve as the go-to legal partner for business, product, and technology teams, providing practical, risk-calibrated guidance on domestic and international privacy and cybersecurity frameworks across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of initiatives.
Shape Products & Digital Experiences — Embed privacy-by-design thinking into the development and launch of new products, services, and digital experiences, from concept through deployment, ensuring legal requirements are met without slowing down innovation.
Navigate AI and Emerging Technology — Advise on the privacy and data protection dimensions of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other next-generation technology deployments, applying foundational privacy principles and evolving regulatory guidance to some of the most interesting and complex technology questions in the field today.
Build Something That Lasts — Partner with Risk and Compliance to develop governance frameworks, shape enterprise policy, and strengthen the organization’s privacy and cybersecurity culture from the inside out
Lead When It Matters Most — Play an active role in cybersecurity governance and privacy incident response, including investigation, containment, and notification.
Drive Commercial Outcomes — Negotiate privacy and cybersecurity protections in vendor and strategic partnership agreements, directly reducing organizational risk while enabling the business to move forward with confidence.
LI-CS1
Related SkillsAccountability, Adaptability, Communication, Digital Savviness, Influence, Legal Collaboration / Consensus Building, Legal Counsel Expertise / Advisory, Legal Negotiation / Contract Management, Legal Risk Management, Legal Writing, Problem Solving, Relationship Management
Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-10-12Base Pay Range: $234,000/yr - $279,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we’re on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen’s entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients’ lives grows stronger.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: [email protected]
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here.
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here.
For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here.
For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.
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