Associate General Counsel, Privacy

Overview

This role is a primary legal contact for the Procurement and Trust and Safety Teams, reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO). It supports the Privacy Team by advising on security and privacy requirements for processors of personal information and by advising on law enforcement requests.

The ideal candidate can collaborate effectively and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on business transactions, including review and negotiation of data processing agreements for third-party suppliers, business partners, and customers.
• Assist with and review privacy impact assessments, data protection assessments, and data transfer impact assessments; advise on the sufficiency of existing or required supplementary measures.
• Develop and deliver ongoing privacy training to team members, internal clients, and management.
• Review law enforcement requests for personal information and assess access for legal sufficiency.
• Partner with the Trust & Safety Team on the semi-annual Transparency Report and other Trust Center matters.
• Develop, draft, and update privacy documentation on an annual basis consistent with developments in state, federal, and international privacy law.
• Serve as legal lead for investigations into personal information incidents.
• Support maturation of a strategic, comprehensive privacy program.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on the use, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, including compliance with evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards related to AI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, product development, and data science) to assess and address legal risks associated with AI-driven products and services.
• Partner with Government and Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy teams to advise on emerging privacy and data protection requirements and support regulatory compliance efforts.
• Support development and implementation of company policies and procedures governing the ethical and compliant use of AI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Passion for data privacy with prior privacy experience.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing to practice law issued by any State Bar within the United States.
• 5–8+ years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection, with demonstrated expertise in state, federal, and international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks).
• Experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents, including data processing agreements and use of Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to produce work product demonstrating advanced skills in:
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Analysis and creativity
  • Oral and written communications and advocacy
  • Client management and acceptance
• Ability to manage a high volume of complex, time-sensitive matters independently and with urgency.
• Proactively identify issues and suggest and/or implement solutions.
• Organizational savvy and strong business acumen in risk management and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with CPNI rules, CALEA, ECPA, TCPA, Red Flags Rule, and FISA.
• CIPP/US, /E, CIPM, or AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range varies by location. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

• $152,066 - $202,755 in: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY
• $159,670 - $212,893 in: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI
• $167,273 - $223,031 in: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA

In addition to base salary, the organization offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that support physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

The organization can answer questions about potential bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) during the selection process.

Location

United States (location-based pay varies by state; see pay ranges above).

Other Information

• Background screening may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on position requirements.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• Job responsibilities described are not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties; responsibilities may change based on business needs.
• Applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information (such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation) in materials submitted, and will not be penalized for doing so.
• The organization does not require payment from job applicants during the recruitment process.