WHO WE ARE
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.
Position Overview
The Director of Privacy Compliance is a leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and operationalizing Zeta Global's enterprise-wide privacy compliance program. Reporting to the VP Privacy Compliance & Legal Operations, this individual will serve as a subject matter expert on global privacy laws, emerging artificial intelligence laws & regulations, advertising regulations, and emerging regulatory requirements affecting the marketing and advertising technology industry.
Key Responsibilities
Privacy Program Leadership
- Work closely with Zeta’s Chief Privacy Officer to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maturation of Zeta's global privacy compliance program across all business units and acquired platforms.
- Serve as a senior subject matter expert on federal privacy laws relevant to Zeta’s business (e.g. TCPA and CAN-SPAM), U.S. state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA and comprehensive state equivalents), GDPR, and other applicable international privacy frameworks.
- Oversee privacy impact assessments, data mapping exercises, and records of processing activities across Zeta's product portfolio.
- Manage privacy policy development and maintenance, including cross-platform privacy integration and harmonization following acquisitions.
- Lead incident response coordination for data breaches and privacy events, including regulatory assessment of federal, state, and international notification obligations.
- Able to engage confidently with business executives, clients, law enforcement, and opposing counsel.
- Self-directed, but collaborative, team-focused attitude, with a sense of humor.
Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee compliance programs covering TCPA (telemarketing and SMS), CAN-SPAM, and digital advertising regulations including IAB TCF (Transparency & Consent Framework) requirements.
- Direct multi-state registration and licensing compliance programs, including telemarketing registrations, DBA filings, WHOIS/domain compliance, data broker registrations, privacy certifications and audits.
- Monitor and assess the impact of emerging regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), AI/ML governance frameworks, and new U.S. state privacy laws.
- Develop and maintain compliance roadmaps with actionable implementation timelines across all regulatory areas.
Team Leadership & Legal Operations
- Manage and mentor a team of compliance and legal operations professionals, setting clear objectives and fostering professional development.
- Partner with Legal Operations on process optimization, development of playbooks and client-facing materials to facilitate efficient and effective contract management processes, and technology solutions to scale compliance functions efficiently.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default principles.
- Prepare compliance reports and board-level materials for executive leadership and, as needed, external stakeholders.
Publishers, Partners & Third-Party Management
- Develop and maintain publisher and partner compliance onboarding materials, guidance and effective oversight through auditing & monitoring compliance with TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- 8+ years of progressive experience in privacy, regulatory compliance, or related legal/compliance roles, preferably within marketing technology, AdTech, or a data-intensive industry.
- Deep, demonstrated expertise in GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and U.S. state privacy law landscape.
- Strong knowledge of digital advertising regulations, consent frameworks (IAB TCF), and email/SMS marketing compliance (CAN-SPAM, TCPA).
- Proven track record of building and scaling compliance programs in a complex, multi-product environment.
- Experience managing and developing compliance teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Preferred
- CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or other relevant privacy certification (IAPP).
- JD or advanced degree in law, compliance, or a related field.
- Experience with M&A integration from a privacy and compliance perspective.
- Familiarity with AI/ML governance frameworks and emerging regulatory requirements.
- Experience with publicly traded companies and associated governance obligations (e.g., SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements).
- Knowledge of international privacy regimes beyond GDPR (e.g., Australia, Singapore, Japan).
- Previous experience working as in-house counsel, particularly at a tech startup;
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible, collaborative work environment
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity
- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance And more!!
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000, depending on location and experience.
PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA
Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/
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