Director of Privacy and Data Governance

Overview

This role involves leading the Privacy and Data Governance program and directing a team of privacy professionals. The position reports to the VP of Business Integrity and is responsible for shaping and advancing the organization’s privacy compliance strategy, operational privacy processes, and governance approach across the business.

The 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 stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters, including strategies to mitigate privacy-related risks and ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices regarding data governance.
• Drive privacy compliance and awareness across the organization, including product development, procurement, HR, finance, legal, sales, marketing, and other areas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement a risk-based AI governance framework related to the organization’s use of AI in its operations.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable foreign and domestic regulations pertaining to privacy, data governance, AI, and data security, and explain how they impact operations and products.
• Support product, customer-facing, and supplier-facing legal teams by advising on 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 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 by anticipating potential legal issues, proposing solutions, and leading execution.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management and align legal decisions with business strategy.
• Proactive, independent judgment, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong ownership mindset and comfort working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent judgment, character, and professional integrity.
• Actively licensed to practice law.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house managerial experience (at least 3 years), in addition to privacy-specific legal experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is provided as base salary (no variable compensation component).
• Typical starting salary range (new hires): $192,300—$304,200 USD
• Typical starting salary range in select locations (may apply): $230,700—$365,000 USD
  • Select locations include Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area.
• Competitive pay based on the work performed and not previous salary.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous number of vacation days each year.
• Donation and service matching: up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent).
• Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects.
• Parental leave: minimum 16 weeks.
• Company-matched 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Stock program eligibility (in addition to cash compensation).

Location

United States or Europe (distributed/global).

Additional Notes (Compliance)

• Technology and information may be subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals located in, or who are nationals of, the following sanctioned countries and regions: 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 in this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Individuals with disabilities are welcome. Accommodation requests during the application or recruiting process are supported (submission response within 24 business hours).