Director & Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

Date Posted: 2026-07-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0010 ~ 10 Farm Springs Rd ~ 10 FARM SPRINGS Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As Director and Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, this lawyer will serve as a subject matter expert on privacy law within the RTX Corporate Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) organization to provide advice and counsel to RTX and its businesses on all aspects of privacy law and will be responsible for assisting the Chief Privacy Officer in the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of RTX’s global data privacy program.  What You Will Do Advise and counsel RTX and its businesses on all aspects of privacy law  Monitor and help shape privacy laws, regulations, government policies, and similar, as well as develop and strengthen external relationships with industry and government partners, groups, and regulators Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation Develop and deliver training on privacy law, including training for Privacy Professionals and Data Protection Officers, as well as general awareness training for employees, contractors, and others Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of data breach response and management, and be responsible for ensuring timely satisfaction of legal reporting obligations Review privacy impact and other privacy assessments and support data inventory activities Participate in and support the annual privacy self-assessment program, the internal audit testing of privacy controls, and other program effectiveness monitoring efforts Provide legal advice and counsel on privacy insurance matters, including on RTX’s privacy insurance policies and program Provide legal advice and counsel on the privacy aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (MA&D), including on MA&D agreements, representations and warranties, and diligence Manage outside counsel and vendors engaged on privacy legal matters  Qualifications You Must Have: Requires a Juris Doctorate University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience with proven investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skills Knowledge of U.S. and global privacy and data protection laws, regulations, government policies, and similar  Previous experience advising and counseling clients on privacy and/or data protection matters  Qualifications We Prefer: Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines Effective team builder and team player that fosters collaborative relationships  Strong sense of ownership and accountability and ability to make decisions efficiently and quickly Experience working in both corporate and business legal functions Experience advising and counseling clients on data breach, privacy compliance, and privacy aspects of transactions and contracts Expertise in U.S., European, and other international privacy and data protection regulations  Background in privacy and/or data protection, and possession of related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIPP)  What We Offer:   Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance    Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees    Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option    Tuition reimbursement program   Student Loan Repayment Program    Life insurance and disability coverage    Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection   Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits   Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning    Adoption Assistance             Autism Benefit    Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions    Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program   Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits    Bright Horizons, child and elder care services   Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program This role may be eligible for relocation And more!    Learn More & Apply Now!   Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:  Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The s