Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy

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THE ROLE: 

AMD is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support its global privacy program, with a primary focus on European operations

This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Privacy.  The Senior Corporate Counsel serves as a key legal advisor on European privacy and data protection matters across AMD’s business, products, and internal operations

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in European data protection regulations, experience advising a global technology company, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.  

THE PERSON:  

• In-house experience at a fast-paced global company, preferably in the technology sector. 

• Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling a privacy program across European operations.  

• Deep knowledge of GDPR and other European privacy frameworks. 

• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border data transfers and international data governance. 

• Familiarity with U.S. privacy concepts and experience coordinating with U.S.-based legal teams. 

• Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders and drive intra-company and cross-functional initiatives.   

• Strong drafting, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• Creative problem-solver with a pragmatic mindset, a good sense of humor, and a positive attitude. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide legal advice on European privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, ePrivacy, and relevant Member State laws. 

• Act as a primary point of contact for European privacy issues, supporting business teams with clear, pragmatic guidance on compliance obligations and risk mitigation. 

• Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default considerations for products, services, AI-enabled technologies, and internal initiatives. 

• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, and related reviews for processing activities. 

• Contribute to global privacy governance by drafting, reviewing, and maintaining privacy policies, internal guidance, procedures, and training materials applicable to Europe.