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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 Legal Director Jobs
Confirm U.S. bar admission before applying
Most Legal Director roles require active bar admission in at least one U.S. state. If you passed the bar exam on an F-1 or OPT, make sure your status allows you to sit, some states restrict bar eligibility by immigration status.
Target employers with established legal departments
Large corporations, financial institutions, and AmLaw 200 firms have dedicated immigration counsel and streamlined H-1B processes. Smaller companies may want to sponsor but lack the internal infrastructure to execute it without significant friction or delay.
Understand the specialty occupation standard for JD roles
A JD qualifies for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation when the role specifically requires legal expertise. Roles blending legal and general management responsibilities can draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description language matters significantly.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Legal Director hires often come with tight start date expectations. Asking the employer to elect premium processing when filing the H-1B petition reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and eliminates most timeline uncertainty during onboarding.
Address foreign law degrees proactively
If your primary degree is a foreign LLB or LLM rather than a U.S. JD, include a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization. USCIS accepts foreign legal degrees as equivalent when paired with U.S. bar admission and relevant experience.
Flag prior H-1B history in your application
If you've held an H-1B before with a different employer, you may be cap-exempt and eligible for transfer without waiting for the annual lottery. This is a genuine advantage, and mentioning it signals immigration awareness to prospective employers.
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Find Legal Director JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can a Legal Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Legal Director positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a JD or equivalent legal degree as a specific requirement of the role. USCIS looks for evidence the position demands legal expertise rather than general management skills, so the job description should emphasize legal responsibilities such as regulatory oversight, contract authority, or litigation management over administrative duties.
Do Legal Director employers sponsor international candidates?
Many do, particularly large corporations with in-house legal departments, financial services firms, and major law firms. Employers in heavily regulated industries, healthcare, finance, energy, tend to have the most active sponsorship pipelines because their legal function is strategically critical. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for companies with active visa sponsorship history.
Does my foreign law degree count toward H-1B eligibility?
It can, but the evaluation depends on the degree, the jurisdiction, and whether you hold U.S. bar admission. A foreign LLB combined with a U.S. bar admission and relevant professional experience is generally sufficient for USCIS to recognize the equivalency. A NACES-accredited credential evaluation strengthens the petition. Without U.S. bar admission, sponsorship for a Legal Director role is significantly harder.
What approval rate should I expect for a Legal Director H-1B petition?
Approval rates for attorney and legal professional H-1B petitions are generally high compared to other occupations, largely because the degree-to-role connection is clear. USCIS issued Requests for Evidence in a small percentage of legal occupation cases in recent years. Petitions are most likely to draw scrutiny when job duties blend legal and non-legal management responsibilities, or when the applicant's degree is in a tangentially related field.
Can an O-1A visa work for Legal Director candidates?
It's possible but uncommon. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability, which in a legal context typically means published legal scholarship, significant industry awards, testimony as a legal expert, or leadership of prominent legal organizations. Most Legal Directors qualify for H-1B rather than O-1A. If you've been rejected in the H-1B lottery, the O-1A is worth exploring with an immigration attorney as an alternative path.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Legal Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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