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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Compass Group USA is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Privacy Counsel within our Legal & Compliance team. This role will provide legal guidance on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable state privacy laws governing the collection, processing, and use of employee/associate personal information. The ideal candidate will have experience advising diverse business units and navigating complex regulatory environments.

• Regulatory Compliance:
• • Monitor and interpret state privacy and Artificial Intelligence laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, and similar) impacting employee personal information.
• Advise business units on compliance obligations related to personal information collection, processing, and sharing.
• Help build and maintain strong privacy controls and systems to maintain privacy compliance.
• Manage the company DSAR process and tooling.
• Policy Development & Implementation:
• • Draft, review, and maintain privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms across websites and mobile applications.
• Embed privacy-by-design principles into marketing and technology initiatives and applications purchased and created by the company.
• Risk Management:
• • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Support incident response and breach management in collaboration with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Training & Awareness:
• • Deliver privacy training to human resources, talent acquisition, benefits, and other teams, and educate the company around core privacy principles.
• Promote a culture of compliance across diverse business units.

• Education & Experience:
• • A JD from an accredited US law school.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience advising US entities on topics of privacy, data protection, or similar compliance roles at a company governed by state and federal US privacy laws.
• Privacy Expertise:
• • Required: Strong knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws.
• Preferred: Experience with HIPAA compliance.
• CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar privacy certification.
• Skills:
• • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• The ability to translate complex privacy laws into business-applicable advice and controls.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with diverse industry exposure.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Corporate

Alexis Ditaway

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