What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gov/Privacy Attorney position at Trustpoint.One?
We are seeking an experienced Information Governance & Privacy Compliance Attorney to join a high-performing legal environment focused on complex litigation and regulatory matters across industries including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.
Location: Open to candidates in the Metro DC, New York, or Connecticut area
Work Model: Hybrid
Position Overview
This role will oversee information governance compliance, including client data management, privacy compliance, data retention, legal hold governance, defensible disposition, and information lifecycle management.
The position partners closely with IT, Litigation Support, Innovation, and administrative leadership to develop and maintain firm-wide strategies, policies, and procedures governing the handling of confidential and sensitive data.
Key Responsibilities
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Location: Open to candidates in the Metro DC, New York, or Connecticut area
Work Model: Hybrid
Position Overview
This role will oversee information governance compliance, including client data management, privacy compliance, data retention, legal hold governance, defensible disposition, and information lifecycle management.
The position partners closely with IT, Litigation Support, Innovation, and administrative leadership to develop and maintain firm-wide strategies, policies, and procedures governing the handling of confidential and sensitive data.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and oversight of the information governance framework
- Draft and implement policies related to governance, privacy, security, and data handling
- Collaborate with IT, Security, Litigation Support, and Innovation teams
- Advise on U.S. and international privacy, security, and data transfer regulations
- Provide guidance on emerging technologies, including AI tools and cloud platforms
- Support client audits, security questionnaires, and outside counsel requirements
- Oversee documentation, governance processes, and compliance tracking
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance
- Manage client-specific data handling and compliance obligations
- J.D. and licensed in New York, DC, Connecticut, or California
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in privacy, security, or information governance
- Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop policies, workflows, and training programs
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management skills
- Experience advising on AI technologies, privacy laws, and data governance frameworks
- Familiarity with legal hold systems, document management, records retention, and client data requirements
- Excellent communication skills and sound judgment handling sensitive information
- CIPP/US or comparable privacy certification strongly preferred
- CIPM, IGP, CRM, CRA or related certifications are a plus
- Strong judgment and ability to navigate complex legal and business issues
- Practical approach to implementing governance policies
- Ability to balance innovation, business needs, and risk management
- High attention to detail and strong documentation practices
- Collaborative, hands-on mindset with ability to influence across teams
- Hybrid work environment
- Collaborative, cross-functional culture
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge privacy, governance, and technology initiatives
- Interested candidates should send resumes to:
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.