Privacy Counsel

Overview

A rapidly growing technology organization is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their expanding Legal Team. This remote-first role involves managing and implementing the company’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with global privacy laws, and providing legal guidance on privacy and related issues including generative artificial intelligence regulations. The position reports to the Director of Product and Intellectual Property and collaborates closely with product, marketing, security, and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the privacy program, including program management and prioritization
• Ensure compliance with global privacy laws and regulations
• Provide practical legal and privacy guidance to product, marketing, and other teams
• Stay current on evolving privacy laws and anticipate trends
• Educate team members on privacy developments
• Negotiate privacy-related agreements supporting sales transactions
• Occasionally perform duties outside standard working hours due to remote, multi-time zone work environment

Requirements

• 3-5 years of privacy experience, preferably in enterprise software, SaaS, or similar technical environments
• Proficiency with U.S. and global privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and execute
• Passion for privacy law and technology, with eagerness to learn in a rapidly evolving field
• Comfortable working remotely and independently across different time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration
• Juris Doctorate and a relevant license to practice law in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP/US and/or CIPM certification is a plus
• Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset and a good sense of humor

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $129,000 - $202,000, dependent on geographic location and candidate experience
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Fertility treatment benefit
• 401(k) plan
• Equity participation
• Eligibility for discretionary company-wide bonus

Location

• Remote-first position, with work across multiple time zones

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.