Counsel

Key Responsibilities: Contracting and Transactions: Lead negotiations of privacy, cybersecurity, AI, data use, and technology-related terms. Legal and Regulatory Counseling: Advise stakeholders regarding privacy, cybersecurity, and AI legal requirements. Enterprise Program Support: Partner with Privacy and Cybersecurity teams on governance initiatives. AI and Innovation: Advise on AI contract terms and legal risks.

Who You Are: Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school. Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Must be admitted to practice in the state employed within twelve months of hire. 5 plus years of relevant legal experience. Significant experience negotiating technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and data-related agreements. Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong project management and organizational capabilities. Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload and prioritize competing demands. Demonstrated ability to advise and influence executive leadership, building credibility through clear, confident communication and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications: In-house counsel experience. Experience advising on: GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, NIST and ISO frameworks. Experience supporting cybersecurity incident response. Experience with AI governance and AI contracting. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, and/or CIPT certification. Experience supporting enterprise privacy or cybersecurity programs. Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $141000 - $213000 / year. Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Location & Work Environment: This role will be based in our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with at least three in-office days during a typical work week.

Job Level: We'll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills. 8 plus years of relevant legal experience to be considered at the next level.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Principal 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, disability, or veteran status.