• Managing Privacy Counsel

    Sabre (Dallas, TX)


    Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!

     

    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

    Reasonable Accommodation

    Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at [email protected]

    Affirmative Action

    Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW

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