Counsel, Privacy & AI Governance

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 growthin line with Forward Air values. Ensure customer expectations are exceededthrough effective privacy and compliance practices. Collaborate with other functionsto foster an integrated approach to managing ethics & compliance risks. Act as a trusted business partnerin privacy and AI governance matters. Lead the development, implementation, and improvementof a comprehensive data privacy program. Ensure compliancewith all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR). Conduct privacy-related monitoring, audits, and gap assessments. Manage data subject privacy rights requestsunder HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR. Review and advise on data processing agreements. Create and execute data-flow mappingsandData Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Stay updated on privacy and AI regulatory frameworksand 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 experiencein data privacy. Proven track recordin developing and managing comprehensive privacy programs. Expertise in data-flow mappingsandData 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 requestsunder HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR. Knowledge of privacy and AI regulatory frameworks, contractual considerations, and compliance requirements. Skills: Strong leadership and advisory skillsto act as a trusted business partner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsto collaborate effectively with various functions. Analytical skillsto interpret complex laws and regulations and assess their impact on business operations. Strategic thinkingto develop and implement comprehensive privacy programs. Problem-solving abilitiesto manage compliance risks and develop effective solutions. Proficiency in compliance-related software and tools. Continuous learning mindsetto stay updated on regulatory frameworks and best practices. Attention to detailto ensure thorough compliance with all regulations. Ability to conduct thorough privacy-related auditsand gap assessments. Skill in developing and delivering targeted compliance training programs. Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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