Assistant General Counsel - Privacy Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 80875-en-us)

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THE ROLE: 

AMD is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to lead AMD's global privacy and data protection program. This role reports to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and is responsible for driving the continued scaling and execution of the privacy and data protection program. The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure privacy by design and privacy by default are embedded across AMD initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep global privacy expertise, experience leading and scaling privacy programs, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into risk‑based guidance that enables business objectives. 

THE PERSON:  

• In‑house experience at a fast-paced global company, preferably in the technology sector. 

• Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling a global privacy program. 

• Experience managing global privacy professionals.   

• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection frameworks. 

• Experience advising on cross‑border data transfers and global data governance initiatives. 

• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk‑based legal advice to senior executives and business leaders and drive cross‑functional initiatives globally. 

• Strong drafting, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• Creative problem‑solver with a pragmatic mindset, good sense of humor, and positive attitude. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Lead and oversee AMD's global privacy program, including governance, policies, and operational alignment across regions. 

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on global privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, and other international regulatory frameworks applicable to AMD operations. 

• Act as the senior point of escalation for complex privacy issues, providing clear, pragmatic guidance to executive leadership and business teams on compliance obligations and risk mitigation. 

• Advise on privacy by design and privacy by default considerations for products, services, AI‑enabled technologies, and global business initiatives. 

• Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, and related reviews for processing activities across jurisdictions. 

• Champion global privacy governance by drafting, reviewing, and maintaining privacy policies, internal guidance, procedures, and training materials. 

• Partner with information security and incident response teams to oversee data incident preparedness and response, including breach assessment and notification obligations. 

• Advise on international data transfers, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses, Transfer Impact Assessments, and other lawful transfer mechanisms. 

• Review, draft, and negotiate complex privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, cloud, and technology agreements. 

• Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments globally and communicate relevant impacts to internal stakeholders. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  

• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in privacy and data protection law. 

• Experience in the technology and semiconductor industry. 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degree from a reputed institution. 
• License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction (or registered in-house counsel equivalent). 

Location: Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.