Director & Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

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Farmington, CT, USA
In-Office
186K-354K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Provide senior legal counsel on global privacy law, design and oversee RTX's privacy program, advise on breaches, MA&D, privacy assessments, training, compliance monitoring, and manage outside counsel.
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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 salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctorate and minimum 14 years relevant experience, or Advanced Degree and minimum 12 years experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience
  • Knowledge of U.S. and global privacy and data protection laws, regulations, and policies
  • Previous experience advising and counseling clients on privacy and data protection matters
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without company immigration sponsorship (no sponsorship provided)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Effective team builder and collaborative team player
  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and efficient decision-making
  • Experience in corporate and business legal functions, including advising on data breach, privacy compliance, and transactional privacy matters
  • Expertise in U.S., European, and other international privacy and data protection regulations
  • Related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIPP) or background in privacy/data protection

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs with company matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions are emphasized as strengths across business units. Structured retirement elements, including plan variations that add a separate employer contribution, bolster total rewards for many roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with HSA participation and company seeding, alongside wellness incentives. Core health offerings are presented as comprehensive for many U.S. employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO in some groups and alternative schedules like 9/80 or every‑other‑Friday off expand time‑away options. Year‑end downtime in parts of the organization further enhances perceived flexibility for time off.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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