Job Specifications
The Managing Privacy Counsel will join the Data Privacy Team under the Legal Department. This attorney will report to the Head of Privacy and will support the business in the growing areas of privacy, product, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, collaborative and experienced leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is energized by solving complex challenges alongside cross-functional teams. This individual will bring prior experience in people management, a passion for delivering value-added legal solutions, and a desire to make a meaningful impact. They will operate with agility and responsiveness, balancing strategic insight with a willingness to engage directly in execution when needed.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the legal privacy team, driving strategic direction, daily operations, and performance alignment with enterprise privacy goals.
Advise on compliance across global, federal, state, and local data privacy laws, serving as a strategic legal partner to the business.
Negotiate and draft privacy and data protection terms in commercial agreements to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including procurement, product, engineering, and security—to guide privacy-related decisions.
Drive enterprise privacy compliance initiatives, shaping and executing strategic programs.
Immerse in Sabre’s business landscape to provide context-aware legal guidance rooted in market, product, and competitive understanding.
Preferred Qualifications
Senior legal leadership experience in a U.S.-based, globally operating company (with public company experience preferred).
Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CPIM).
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas/Fort Worth area; proximity to Sabre’s Southlake office preferred.
Technical & Legal Expertise
Deep knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, China PIPL, CPRA) in commercial contexts.
Proven success in regulatory program development and incident response.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Leadership & Collaboration Competencies
Influences without authority: Builds trust and alignment across stakeholders.
Consultative & collaborative: Facilitates dialogue and co-creates solutions.
Empathetic communicator: Clarifies rationale and context with respect.
Change enabler: Drives innovation while maintaining strategic clarity.
Team builder: Fosters psychological safety and values diverse perspectives.
Talent developer: Coaches and mentors for growth.
Clear communicator: Provides concise legal guidance to varied audiences.
Benefits/Perks
Competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
Paid parental leave
An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs
About the Company
We are a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.
Every day, millions of consumers and employees interact with our technology worldwide. We power mobile apps, airport check-in kiosks, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.
Positioned at the center of travel, we s...
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