Lead Privacy Counsel, Infrastructure & Data Governance

Overview

A leading organization in the Consumer Technology sector is seeking a Lead Privacy Counsel specializing in Infrastructure & Data Governance. This role focuses on transforming data into actionable insights to enhance visibility, decision-making, and overall business performance. The position involves collaboration with business, technical, and operational teams to develop reporting, identify trends, and translate analysis into strategic actions within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $195,000 – $260,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the core privacy compliance infrastructure
• Drive complex, cross-functional privacy initiatives with minimal supervision
• Assess and provide guidance on evolving international privacy regulations and industry standards
• Design scalable global privacy compliance processes and documentation frameworks
• Manage third-party privacy risk assessments focusing on scalable risk management
• Oversee the privacy incident response program, including escalation and remediation
• Develop training and operational processes to improve organizational privacy maturity

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and membership in a state bar or foreign equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience in global privacy and data governance, preferably as in-house counsel
• Experience building and maintaining privacy compliance infrastructure, including data mapping and governance frameworks
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build consensus across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, from engineers to executives

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Expertise in data governance frameworks and records of processing activities
• Knowledge of privacy risk management and privacy engineering
• Familiarity with governance tooling and automated compliance workflows
• Certifications such as CIPP or related credentials
• Experience with legal tools and software, including compliance management systems
• Understanding of risk assessment frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Proficiency with third-party vendor management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc)
• Experience with privacy incident response software (e.g., PagerDuty, Splunk)

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% immediate vesting for retirement contributions regardless of personal contributions
• Quarterly company-wide wellness days
• Observance of country-specific holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday
• One-time stipend for home office setup
• Annual budget for professional development
• Quarterly well-being stipend to support employee wellness
• Substantial paid parental leave for new parents
• Employee referral bonus program

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute valuable perspectives to the team.