Senior Counsel - Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI

Job Family Legal Counsel About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life . Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit . Job Description Summary Provide legal advice to the organization on complex legal issues for artificial intelligence (AI), privacy and cybersecurity, as well as serving as the primary attorney for AI guidance and governance. Provide guidance within assigned practice area(s) to in-house constituents. Job Description Responsibilities: Work on complex legal issues where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors. Manage legal matters provided to a number of in-house constituents within practice area(s). Exercise independent judgment regarding legal advice with limited supervision of more senior attorneys. Negotiate discrete disputes within practice area(s). Review and draft documents and templates within practice area(s). Serve as the primary legal advisor for enterprise AI guidance and governance, counseling on responsible AI, AI risk management, and legal/regulatory compliance across the AI lifecycle (use case intake, development, procurement, deployment, monitoring, and retirement). Advise on AI-related risk issues, including automated decision-making, bias/fairness, transparency/notice, explainability, human oversight, and consumer disclosures, and help establish legally appropriate guardrails. Negotiate and advise on contracts and provisions related to AI, privacy, and cyber security, including AI and cloud services, software licensing, data processing agreements, and AI development contracts. Develop and maintain guidance and governance documentation related to AI, privacy, and cyber security, including policies, standards, procedures, frameworks, playbooks, and approval workflows for AI and privacy use cases. Conduct legal research, monitor, review and analyze proposed legislation, assess applicability and operational impacts, and assist business in understanding the requirements and impact. Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel. May provide input into the selection of outside counsel from preselected counsel list. Participate in and may lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of legal expertise or development. May manage and/or mentor junior attorneys or paralegals and help scale legal support for AI, privacy and cybersecurity legal reviews and governance. Examples of responsibilities within specific practice areas: develop template agreements; develop and deliver training and job aids to various groups throughout the business; advise on AI and privacy use case reviews and impact assessments; respond to regulatory inquiries or examinations; manage litigation or regulatory actions of moderate complexity, and other activities to support legal, compliance and business groups. Qualifications: JD from an ABA accredited law school Five years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on technology, privacy/security, and AI or automated decision-making matters Demonstrated ability to build, implement, or operate governance programs Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), AI Governance Professional (AIGP) or comparable certifications and experience Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice Extensive knowledge of privacy and security legal principles, laws and regulations, such as HIPAA, GLBA, NY DFS Cybersecurity rules and regulations, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), etc. Strong understanding of AI legal principles, laws, and regulations, such as the EU AI Act, state AI/algorithmic accountability laws (including Colorado), FTC guidance, NAIC AI guidance, and other regimes related to automated decision-making and consumer transparency, etc. Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment Proficient using MS Office Preferred Qualifications: Experience building or leading an AI governance program (in-house, in a regulated industry, or at a law firm advising enterprise clients) Experience advising on generative AI use (including prompt governance, output review, human oversight, and IP/copyright considerations) Experience with third-party AI/vendor due diligence, including security and privacy assessments, audit rights, and model/data ownership terms Experience supporting regulatory inquiries/examinations related to technology, data, AI, or consumer protection Background partnering with data science/engineering teams or prior technical training (coursework, certifications, or equivalent experience) Working Conditions: Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Baltimore/Cedar Rapids/Denver/Philadelphia) Compensation: The Salary for this position generally ranges between $165,000 - $185,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. #LI-BD1 This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note: We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica’s Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023