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Director, Counsel Cybersecurity
Director, Counsel CybersecurityWestern Union • Denver, CO, United States
Director, Counsel Cybersecurity

Director, Counsel Cybersecurity

Western Union • Denver, CO, United States
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About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Privacy and Cybersecurity Counsel to join our global legal team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on privacy and cybersecurity law and governance and be the primary legal support for our Cybersecurity organization. You will be advising on cutting‑edge legal and regulatory issues for a global financial services company. You’ll be a key legal partner to our product, technology and compliance teams, helping to shape secure, compliant, and innovative solutions across our platforms and services.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide strategic legal advice on cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2), as well as advice on global privacy laws, with a focus on North America
  • Draft and refine cybersecurity and privacy policies, risk assessments, and governance frameworks.
  • Advise on incident response planning, breach notification obligations, and post‑incident reviews.
  • Support cybersecurity and privacy‑related aspects of contracts, including vendor risk, data security terms, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with business and product counsel to embed security‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑design principles across the enterprise.
  • Engage with regulators and industry bodies on privacy and cybersecurity initiatives and compliance matters.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to support secure and customer‑centric development of new technologies and services.
  • Monitor emerging cybersecurity and privacy threats, legal developments, and best practices to proactively manage risk.

What You Bring

  • A law degree and qualification to practice in at least one U.S. state or the ability to qualify.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy, cybersecurity, information security, or technology law.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and certifications (e.g., NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001).
  • Deep understanding of privacy principles, frameworks and laws, with a focus on North American privacy law and regulations.
  • Experience advising on cybersecurity and privacy issues in complex, regulated environments—preferably in financial services.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear legal guidance and the ability to translate legal guidance into actionable requirements.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across diverse teams and cultures.
  • A proactive, solutions‑oriented approach and willingness to challenge the status‑quo.

    • Bonus Points For

  • CISSP, CIPP, CISM or other relevant cybersecurity or privacy certification.
  • Experience with secure and privacy‑centric software development.
  • International legal experience.

    • Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of cybersecurity law in a fast‑paced, global financial services environment.
  • Be a global practitioner in privacy, getting exposed to privacy issues in more than 200 countries and territories.
  • Work with a collaborative, high‑performing privacy and data governance legal team that values innovation and integrity.
  • Influence enterprise‑wide security strategy and help shape the future of secure and privacy‑centric digital finance.

    • Salary

    The base salary range is $190,000 – $250,000 USD per year; total on‑target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.

    Benefits

    You will also have access to short‑term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best‑in‑class development platforms, to name a few. For United States candidates, benefits include Flexible Time off, Medical, Dental and Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, and Parental Leave.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    We are passionate about inclusion. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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