Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

As Assistant General Counsel at Citizens Bank, you will play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding the bank’s privacy and cybersecurity posture. You’ll provide strategic legal counsel on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of law, technology, and data protection. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence enterprise-wide initiatives, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Counsel: Advise senior leadership and business units on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance matters, including incident response, regulatory compliance, and emerging risks.
• Regulatory Guidance: Interpret and apply laws such as GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, DPDA and other global and U.S. privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
• Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including data processing agreements, vendor contracts, and technology transactions.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions to mitigate them while supporting innovation and business growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, InfoSec, Compliance, Risk, and Product teams to ensure legal alignment with operational practices and strategic initiatives.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage and advise on privacy and cybersecurity-related disputes, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies, training, and best practices related to data privacy and cybersecurity.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience advising financial institutions or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Exceptional judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Why Citizens Bank?

At Citizens, we’re building a culture of integrity, innovation, and inclusion. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal team that values your voice, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a difference. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.