Privacy & AI General Counsel

Position: Privacy & AI General Counsel

Job Description

Forward Air/Omni Logistics is seeking a Privacy & AI Governance Counsel, you will drive sustainable business growth by ensuring compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR, while exceeding customer expectations. You will collaborate with various functions to manage ethics and compliance risks, and lead the development and improvement of a comprehensive data privacy program. Additionally, you will conduct privacy-related audits, manage data subject privacy rights requests, and stay updated on regulatory frameworks, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of sustainable business growth in line with Forward Air values.
• Ensure customer expectations are exceeded through effective privacy and compliance practices.
• Collaborate with other functions to foster an integrated approach to managing ethics & compliance risks.
• Act as a trusted business partner in privacy and AI governance matters.
• Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of a comprehensive data privacy program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR).
• Conduct privacy-related monitoring, audits, and gap assessments.
• Manage data subject privacy rights requests under HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.
• Review and advise on data processing agreements.
• Create and execute data-flow mappings and Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Stay updated on privacy and AI regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Master level preferred).
• Bar admission (EU/US) strongly preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or Certification in Health Care Privacy Compliance (CHPC).
• Minimum 5 years' global experience in data privacy.
• Proven track record in developing and managing comprehensive privacy programs.
• Expertise in data-flow mappings and Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Skilled in reviewing and advising on data processing agreements.
• Experienced in privacy-related monitoring, audits, and gap assessments.
• Adept at managing data subject privacy rights requests under HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.
• Knowledge of privacy and AI regulatory frameworks, contractual considerations, and compliance requirements.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and advisory skills to act as a trusted business partner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various functions.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex laws and regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement comprehensive privacy programs.
• Problem-solving abilities to manage compliance risks and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in compliance-related software and tools.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on regulatory frameworks and best practices.
• Attention to detail to ensure thorough compliance with all regulations.
• Ability to conduct thorough privacy-related audits and gap assessments.
• Skill in developing and delivering targeted compliance training programs.

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer