Privacy and Product Counsel

Overview

This role offers a US salary range of $210,000 - $240,000 with a 15% annual bonus.

The organization is focused on increasing the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033 through technology and expertise that strengthen trust in the social good sector. Their solutions support a network of over 20,000 customers, including more than 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over half of the Fortune 100 companies.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and implement global privacy and data protection compliance programs and processes.
• Educate teams on relevant privacy and data protection laws.
• Develop and oversee AI governance and compliance programs, including policies, risk assessments, and controls addressing privacy, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI and machine learning.
• Draft and maintain privacy and data protection policies, notices, and documentation.
• Manage privacy and data protection terms in standard contracts and support negotiations with vendors and customers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, information security, and IT teams to support security initiatives, frameworks, and requirements.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory and industry developments related to copyright, privacy, security, and AI laws.
• Provide legal guidance on product design, development, and operations, focusing on copyright, privacy, data protection, and responsible AI use.
• Create legal processes and documentation to support new product or business initiatives.
• Offer pragmatic and strategic advice to cross-functional leaders to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes to improve visibility, communication, alignment, and execution.

Requirements

• J.D. (or LL.M. plus foreign law degree) and membership in a U.S. state Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience focused on privacy and product counseling, specifically advising software companies.
• Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR.
• CIPP certification preferred.
• Experience advising on AI governance, including privacy implications of AI systems, automated decision-making, and emerging AI regulations.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to create scalable foundations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach and readiness to handle projects of varying sizes.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Location preference for Austin or central Texas to allow occasional in-person collaboration at the Austin office, though fully remote candidates will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $210,000 - $240,000 plus a 15% annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being, and professional growth.
• Compensation and benefits vary based on location, skills, experience, and education.
• Total rewards package may include bonuses, incentives, equity, and other benefits.

Location

• Preferred location is Austin or central Texas for occasional in-person collaboration, but fully remote candidates are welcome.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.