Senior Privacy Consultant - USA
At Zaviant · Remote US; Remote (US)
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- Senior
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- Posted
- 28 May 2026
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- 15 October 2026
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- 17 hours ago
Job description
From Zaviant’s job post, as they wrote it.
About Zaviant
Zaviant, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a boutique consulting firm specializing in Data Security, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Management. We partner with organizations to build effective and sustainable solutions that safeguard sensitive data and support compliance with complex, evolving regulatory requirements.
Position Overview
We are seeking a driven and collaborative Senior Privacy Consultant to join our rapidly growing team.
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This client-facing role is ideal for a self-motivated privacy professional with a passion for helping organizations design, implement, and mature their data privacy programs. You’ll work across a range of industries and regulatory frameworks—delivering expert guidance, deploying privacy technologies, and supporting clients in building privacy-first cultures.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, mentor others, and make a measurable impact on our clients' data governance strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with clients to assess, design, and enhance privacy programs aligned with regulatory and industry requirements.
* Interpret and advise on European data protection and privacy laws, including the GDPR, ePrivacy requirements, and applicable EU regulatory obligations.
* Conduct privacy assessments, risk evaluations, and audits to identify gaps and create remediation strategies.
* Lead the implementation and configuration of privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc) for data mapping, DPIAs, cookie consent, subject rights, privacy notices, and more.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to operationalize privacy programs.
* Provide hands-on support during technology implementations and recommend privacy-enhancing technologies where applicable.
* Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, service offering development, and mentoring junior team members
* Support multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, results-driven consulting environment.
* Engage in thought leadership, including developing reports and presentations that communicate findings, strategies, and roadmaps.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years of experience in data privacy, security, compliance, or risk—ideally within a consulting or client-facing role.
* Strong working knowledge of European, U.S. and global privacy regulations.
* Hands-on experience with privacy technology platforms, especially OneTrust; OneTrust Expert certifications are a plus.
* IAPP certifications (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM) strongly preferred.
* Proven ability to manage projects, drive initiatives, and deliver quality work across multiple engagements.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
* Strategic mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to privacy challenges.
* Strong client service focus with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
* Curious, adaptable, and team-oriented with a commitment to continuous learning.
Join Us
Zaviant is a fast-growing firm where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful. You'll gain hands-on experience across industries, work with cutting-edge tools and frameworks, and be supported by a team that’s invested in your growth.
If you’re ready to grow your privacy career and make a difference in how organizations protect personal data - we’d love to connect.
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