Corporate Counsel-Consumer Privacy Counsel; Hybrid-Charlotte, Nc

Company Overview

Compass Group USA is the leading food service and support services company with over 284,000 U.S. associates across more than 50 states, providing award‑winning restaurants, corporate cafés, hospitals, schools, arenas and museums.

We encourage innovation, foster growth and provide opportunities for our team members to impact the industry.

Compass Group USA is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Privacy Counsel within our Legal & Compliance team. This role will provide legal guidance on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable state privacy laws governing the collection, processing and use of consumer personal information.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Monitor and interpret state privacy and AI laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA); advise business units on compliance obligations; help build and maintain privacy controls; manage the DSAR process and tooling.
• Policy Development & Implementation:
  Draft, review and maintain privacy policies, notices and consent mechanisms across websites and mobile apps; embed privacy‑by‑design principles into marketing and technology initiatives.
• Risk Management:
  
  Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA); support incident response and breach management in collaboration with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Training & Awareness:
  Deliver privacy training to marketing, sales and operational teams; promote a culture of compliance across diverse business units.

• Education & Experience:
  
  J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; 3–5 years of experience in privacy, data protection or similar compliance roles governed by state and federal U.S. privacy laws.
• Privacy Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws; familiarity with global frameworks such as GDPR is a plus; preferred experience with HIPAA compliance; CIPP/US, CIPM or similar certification; knowledge of GLBA, FERPA and other sector‑specific regulations.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical, communication and project management skills; ability to translate complex privacy laws into business‑applicable advice and controls; ability to work in fast‑paced environments with diverse industry exposure.
• Essential functions:
  
  Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks or requirements. We reserve the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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