Legal Counsel, Global Privacy & AI

Required

A J.D. from a top law school and admission to the Bar in any U.S. state.

At least 5 years of legal experience.

Ability to manage others and oversee programs related to IRRs PIAs and AI Risk Assessments Data Retention privacy complaints and to advise on Data Protection Agreements and contracts related to IT technology and data.

An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to find ways to utilize technology to mature the Privacy and AI Governance programs.

Ability to engage with technical experts and communicate legal obligations to a technical audience.

Comfort working with cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across departments.

Strong project management skills and a proactive approach to practicing law along with the ability to juggle priorities meet deadlines and drive results in a fast-paced consensus-driven environment.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex legal and technical topics for diverse audiences.

A growth mindsetself-aware reflective and open to feedback to lead with confidence and humility.

Cultural fluency and flexibility to support global teams across time zones and business contexts.

A calm constructive approach to conflict and the ability to influence outcomes with diplomacy.

Comfortable working independently and owning outcomes.

Willingness to travel for business as needed.

Preferred

We prefer firsthand work experience translating global privacy data protection and AI regulations and frameworks (such as the GDPR CCPA PIPEDA the EU AI Act and NIST) into clear practical and savvy business solutions but we are intrigued to consider litigators or compliance attorneys with a strong desire to learn and pivot their practice to privacy AI and technology.

Experience advising on marketing technologies and compliance issues such as data collection and processing procedures cookies and tracking technologies and consent.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Be a go-to advisor for our hospitality leadersoffering practical business-savvy guidance on global privacy and AI laws and emerging tech regulations (think GDPR CPRA LGPD PIPEDA the EU AI Act and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework) with a special emphasis on Canada the Caribbean Latin America and the U.S.

Provide guidance on the development and use of AI technologies and help drive AI Governance across the organization collaborating with multiple stakeholders around the world.

Stay ahead of the curve by tracking privacy AI and data trends and regulations - then translating the legal complexity into simple clear actionable guidance especially in fast-evolving areas like AdTech and AI.

Lead Marriotts Individual Rights Requests (IRR) programpartnering with business teams managing escalations and working closely with our Data Protection Officer to resolve regulatory inquiries with confidence and to successful conclusion.

Guide the team that oversees the global Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) program ensuring our practices align with Privacy-by-Design principles and global legal standards.

Serve as the lead legal negotiator for Data Protection Agreements.

Champion privacy and AI awareness across the companydelivering training fielding questions and keeping teams informed and empowered.

Own the development and upkeep of our privacy and AI notices policies and disclosures assuring that they are clear current and aligned with our values.

Play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Global Privacy Office.

The salary range for this position is $147000 to $205200 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program comprehensive health care benefits 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable) life insurance group disability insurance travel discounts adoption assistance paid parental leave health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii) flexible spending accounts tuition assistance pre-tax commuter benefits other life and work wellness benefits and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility waiting period contribution and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.