Director of Privacy and Data Governance

Overview

Reporting to the VP of Business Integrity, this role is responsible for leading the organization’s Privacy and Data Governance program and overseeing a team of privacy professionals. The position supports the continued development of the global privacy program and applies a strategic, collaborative, and risk-based approach to privacy and data governance.

This employer will consider applicants in the United States or Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Privacy and Data Governance program, providing strategic direction and insights to support a business-forward, innovative, and risk-based approach.
• Lead a team of three privacy professionals responsible for operating privacy processes and controls.
• Advise senior management and other stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, including strategies to mitigate privacy-related risks and ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices for data governance.
• Foster privacy compliance and awareness across the organization, including in product development, procurement, HR, finance, legal, sales, marketing, and other functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement a risk-based AI governance framework relating to the organization’s use of AI within its operations.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable foreign and domestic regulations pertaining to privacy, data governance, AI, and data security, including how they impact operations or products.
• Support product, customer-facing, and supplier-facing legal teams with legal advice related to privacy, security, and data governance-related contract terms.
• Advise on cybersecurity-related inquiries, audits, and incidents.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of legal experience specific to privacy.
• Preference for candidates who also have at least 3 years of in-house experience in a managerial role.
• Experience overseeing the operational aspects of a privacy and data governance program.
• Ability to solve complex legal and business challenges with significant impact by anticipating potential legal issues, proposing solutions, and leading execution.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management and align legal decisions with business strategy.
• Proactive approach with independent judgment and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong sense of ownership and comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Excellent judgment, character, and professional integrity.
• Actively licensed to practice law.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in a managerial role (3+ years) in addition to privacy-specific legal experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary only; this role does not include variable compensation.
• Typical starting salary range (new hires): $192,300—$304,200 USD
• Typical starting salary range for select locations (Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area): $230,700—$365,000 USD
• Start position within the range is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business/organizational needs.
• Stock program eligibility in addition to cash compensation.
• Company-matched 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Additional benefits include a focus on employee well-being.
• Other benefits described include:
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Matching up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Additional Information

• This employer is an equal opportunity employer.
• Individuals with disabilities are welcomed, and accommodations may be available during the application or recruiting process.
• Employment may be subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals located in or who are nationals of: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (the Crimea region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson, or Zaporizhzhia). If located in or a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of employment.
• National origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with this employer.