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Legal Director roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a law degree and you hold Australian citizenship. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for senior legal hires. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment.
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Legal Director, Data Protection & Privacy
Job Description:
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served.
A Fortune 154 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Data Protection & Privacy Counsel to lead our global legal functions for Data Protection, AI, Privacy and Cybersecurity. This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving AI, data protection and global privacy laws, and enabling innovation across our products and services. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, security, and compliance teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s global privacy and data governance programing.
- Provide expert legal advice on privacy, data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Serve as company Data Protection Officer in requisite jurisdictions as needed.
- Monitor and interpret global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, HIPAA, ePrivacy Directive) and advise on business impact.
- Draft, negotiate, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy terms, and contractual provisions.
- Guide privacy-by-design and data governance principles across product development and business operations.
- Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and incident response protocols. Key member of cyber incident response team.
- Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
- Represent the company in regulatory matters, audits, and external counsel engagements.
- Collaborate with compliance, security, and risk teams to align privacy practices with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of privacy professionals and legal staff.
What We Are Looking For
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CO bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
- 7-10 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm roles focused on privacy and data protection.
- CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar certification required.
- Deep knowledge of European and U.S. and other international privacy laws and frameworks.
- Experience advising on privacy issues in SaaS or consumer tech industries.
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex legal issues.
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home
What’s In It For You:
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
- Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities
- And more!
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$163,800.00 - $250,250.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:
US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Legal
EEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Position:
Legal Director, Data Protection & Privacy
Job Description:
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served.
A Fortune 154 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Data Protection & Privacy Counsel to lead our global legal functions for Data Protection, AI, Privacy and Cybersecurity. This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving AI, data protection and global privacy laws, and enabling innovation across our products and services. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, security, and compliance teams.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s global privacy and data governance programing.
- Provide expert legal advice on privacy, data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Serve as company Data Protection Officer in requisite jurisdictions as needed.
- Monitor and interpret global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, HIPAA, ePrivacy Directive) and advise on business impact.
- Draft, negotiate, and maintain data protection agreements, privacy terms, and contractual provisions.
- Guide privacy-by-design and data governance principles across product development and business operations.
- Oversee privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and incident response protocols. Key member of cyber incident response team.
- Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
- Represent the company in regulatory matters, audits, and external counsel engagements.
- Collaborate with compliance, security, and risk teams to align privacy practices with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of privacy professionals and legal staff.
What We Are Looking For
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (CO bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
- 7-10 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm roles focused on privacy and data protection.
- CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar certification required.
- Deep knowledge of European and U.S. and other international privacy laws and frameworks.
- Experience advising on privacy issues in SaaS or consumer tech industries.
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex legal issues.
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home
What’s In It For You:
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
- Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities
- And more!
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$163,800.00 - $250,250.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:
US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Category:
Legal
EEO Statement:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Legal Director
Translate your Australian legal credentials first
U.S. employers need to verify your qualifications meet specialty occupation standards. Have your LLB or JD equivalency documented before applying, and be ready to explain how Australian common law training maps to U.S. legal practice areas.
Target in-house legal teams at multinationals
Companies with existing international operations are more familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship mechanics. Focus on General Counsel offices at ASX-cross-listed firms or U.S. companies with Australian subsidiaries, where your dual-jurisdiction background has direct commercial value.
Search verified E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Legal Director roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Filtering by sponsorship track record saves time and surfaces companies where the offer-to-visa process is already understood internally.
Clarify the LCA prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must file an LCA with DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for Legal Directors in that metro area. Knowing the DOL wage level before negotiations means your offer won't need renegotiation to satisfy the LCA requirement.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end. Legal Director roles often involve complex employment structures that need accurate LCA documentation from the start.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate
E-3 consular officers routinely ask senior legal hires about long-term plans given the seniority of the role. Have clear, consistent answers about your U.S. engagement scope and any ongoing Australian ties ready before your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment.
E-3 Visa Legal Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Legal Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search Legal Director roles at employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. Many senior legal roles are never publicly advertised with visa details, so filtering by LCA filing activity helps you identify employers already set up to sponsor Australian candidates rather than educating them from scratch.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Legal Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Legal Director positions require a law degree as a standard minimum, which satisfies the DOL's specialty occupation definition. The role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and legal practice meets that threshold. Roles with titles like General Counsel or Deputy Legal Counsel are evaluated the same way.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Legal Director roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian lawyers. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and no waiting period tied to registration cycles. H-1B visa requires entering a randomised lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. E-3 applications are processed directly at the Australian consulate, so a qualified offer can move from LCA filing to visa issuance in a matter of weeks.
Can I switch employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3 as a Legal Director?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa or an amended status before starting the new role. You can't port your existing E-3 to a different employer the way some other visa categories allow. Starting the LCA process early after accepting a new offer avoids gaps in your work authorisation.