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Data Privacy Consultant jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services, at every level from junior analyst to principal and practice lead, with specializations in regulatory compliance, data governance, and privacy program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate compliance program, policies, and training
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact across jurisdictions
- Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits; recommend remediation
- Advise business units on codes of conduct, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), conflicts of interest, and whistleblower matters
- Track and report compliance metrics to leadership and the board, as appropriate
- Support M&A due diligence related to privacy, security, and compliance risk
Data Privacy
- Advise on compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, PIPEDA, and other applicable frameworks)
- Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements, and privacy-related contract terms
- Conduct and oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data mapping exercises
- Manage data subject rights requests and privacy incident response
- Develop and test privacy incident response procedures with IT and Information Security, including response responsibilities, escalation paths, and tabletop exercises
- Maintain and update privacy policies, notices, and internal governance documentation
Cybersecurity
- Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations, including breach notification laws and sector-specific requirements (e.g., GLBA, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, as applicable).
- Review and negotiate vendor/third-party security terms, cyber insurance policies, and incident response plans
- Partner with IT/Security teams on risk assessments, tabletop exercises, and security program development
Desired Qualifications
- 6 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, data privacy, and/or cybersecurity
- Prior experience building or scaling a compliance program
- Prior experience briefing senior leadership, often in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business guidance
- CIPP/US, or CIPM certification or similar or the ability to become certified in one (1) year
- BA degree required, Masters or J.D. degree strongly preferred
- Highly collaborative instincts with the ability to manage cross-functional projects
#LI-BB1
#LI-Remote
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate compliance program, policies, and training
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impact across jurisdictions
- Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits; recommend remediation
- Advise business units on codes of conduct, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), conflicts of interest, and whistleblower matters
- Track and report compliance metrics to leadership and the board, as appropriate
- Support M&A due diligence related to privacy, security, and compliance risk
Data Privacy
- Advise on compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, PIPEDA, and other applicable frameworks)
- Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements, and privacy-related contract terms
- Conduct and oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data mapping exercises
- Manage data subject rights requests and privacy incident response
- Develop and test privacy incident response procedures with IT and Information Security, including response responsibilities, escalation paths, and tabletop exercises
- Maintain and update privacy policies, notices, and internal governance documentation
Cybersecurity
- Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations, including breach notification laws and sector-specific requirements (e.g., GLBA, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, as applicable).
- Review and negotiate vendor/third-party security terms, cyber insurance policies, and incident response plans
- Partner with IT/Security teams on risk assessments, tabletop exercises, and security program development
Desired Qualifications
- 6 years of relevant experience in corporate compliance, data privacy, and/or cybersecurity
- Prior experience building or scaling a compliance program
- Prior experience briefing senior leadership, often in a time sensitive and dynamic environment
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business guidance
- CIPP/US, or CIPM certification or similar or the ability to become certified in one (1) year
- BA degree required, Masters or J.D. degree strongly preferred
- Highly collaborative instincts with the ability to manage cross-functional projects
#LI-BB1
#LI-Remote
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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- Technology & Software
- Law & Legal Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data privacy consultant jobs.
- CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT certification from the IAPP
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing privacy compliance programs
- Working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and applicable state privacy laws
- Ability to conduct privacy impact assessments and data mapping exercises
- Experience advising cross-functional teams including legal, IT, and product
- Bachelor's degree in law, information systems, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Data Privacy Consultant Job Search
Align your resume to specific frameworks
Data privacy consultants are hired for specific regulatory expertise. Lead each work entry with the framework you applied, such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA, so hiring managers can immediately assess your fit without reading between the lines.
List certifications above your summary
CIPP, CIPM, and CIPT credentials carry real weight in screening. Place them prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section, because many applicant tracking systems filter on them before a human reviewer sees your application.
Target openings by industry vertical
Privacy requirements differ sharply between financial services, healthcare, and technology. When searching, filter by industry and read the job description for sector-specific regulation references so you apply to roles where your existing domain knowledge is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data privacy consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a sample privacy program narrative
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a privacy program you built or improved. Prepare a concise story covering the gap you identified, the controls you implemented, and the measurable outcome, because vague answers are the most common reason strong candidates stall at this stage.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Data privacy consultant offers vary in whether the role is advisory, embedded, or implementation-focused. Clarify the engagement model and decision-making authority before discussing terms, because scope directly affects your ability to deliver results and advance.
Data Privacy Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data privacy consultants?
The companies hiring the most data privacy consultants right now include Intuit, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and CMI Media, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services and healthcare firms account for a significant portion of active postings given their compliance obligations.
How many data privacy consultant jobs are remote?
About 81% of data privacy consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the advisory nature of much of the work. Roles focused on policy writing, regulatory gap analysis, and privacy program strategy tend to be the most location-flexible, while positions requiring on-site data audits or embedded team support are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a data privacy consultant?
Start with a foundation in law, information systems, or cybersecurity, then earn an IAPP certification such as CIPP/US or CIPM to signal focused expertise to employers. Build hands-on experience through in-house privacy, compliance, or legal operations roles before moving into consulting. Develop a working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, and document specific programs or assessments you have led to use as evidence during interviews.
Can you get a data privacy consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level data privacy consultant roles exist, particularly at large consulting firms that train analysts on the job. The most effective path in with limited experience is earning a CIPP certification, completing a privacy impact assessment as a volunteer or during a previous role, and applying to associate or junior consultant positions where the firm provides structured training in privacy frameworks and client delivery.
What does the data privacy consultant interview process look like?
Most processes involve an initial screening focused on certifications and regulatory knowledge, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past privacy program or assessment. Later rounds typically include a case study or scenario exercise testing your ability to identify gaps and recommend controls. Final interviews often involve a conversation with a practice lead or partner about client management and cross-functional communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to data privacy consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to data privacy consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, regulatory expertise, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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