Director, Engineering - Legal & Privacy Systems

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Director of Engineering – Legal & Privacy Systems is a strategic technical leader responsible for the development, customization, and operational excellence of Versant’s legal and privacy platforms. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of system engineering, compliance technology, and operational stability while maintaining a forward-thinking, startup mindset.

You will lead engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, cost-effective, and resilient systems that enable legal and privacy operations while supporting modernization initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strong cross-functional leadership, operating with broad autonomy and a commitment to delivering value while ensuring system stability and compliance.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Own the vision and roadmap for legal and privacy system engineering, aligning with business and regulatory priorities
• Guide architecture, modernization, and performance improvements across OneTrust, iManage, and related platforms
• Partner with Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams to align system capabilities with operational and regulatory requirements
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendor solutions to enhance capabilities, reduce technical debt, and drive cost effectiveness
• Drive innovation in system integration, reporting, and automation to support legal and privacy workflows

Team & Execution Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams responsible for system development, customization, and support
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement focused on quality and operational stability
• Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and contract negotiations for legal and privacy systems

Operational Oversight

• Ensure robust system monitoring, incident response, and performance management across platforms
• Support compliance and privacy initiatives through reliable, scalable system configurations
• Manage integrations with enterprise platforms while maintaining system security and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 10+ years in engineering roles, with 5+ years leading technical teams
• Experience with OneTrust (IRR, CMP), iManage DMS, and privacy compliance systems
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing, collaborative technical teams
• Ability to maintain operational stability while supporting modernization initiatives

Desired Characteristics:

• Understanding of legal operations and privacy regulatory environments
• Operates with autonomy and takes ownership of ambiguous challenges without waiting for top-down direction
• Excellen