Privacy Counsel

Overview

A global leader in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their Privacy function. This role supports the growing complexity of global data protection, AI governance, and commercial contracting needs. The position involves providing practical, globally relevant privacy support to accelerate product development, sales, procurement, and cross-border data operations.

This is an individual contributor role ideal for a privacy lawyer who enjoys hands-on work, cross-functional collaboration, and applying structured legal thinking to emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply an AI-First approach by responsibly using AI tools to improve research quality, drafting efficiency, and privacy assessment workflows.
• Adapt quickly to evolving global privacy and AI regulations, updating guidance as new risks, tools, or requirements emerge.
• Simplify complex privacy questions using first principles problem solving, clarifying assumptions and providing clear, structured recommendations.
• Use data-driven decision making during Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and related assessments, grounding evaluations in evidence, criteria, and regulatory expectations.
• Support global privacy assessments including DPIAs, AI DPIAs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), and other structured risk reviews.
• Review new and existing product features, AI capabilities, and data practices as part of privacy-by-design, identifying risks and opportunities early in development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), privacy terms, and commercial contracts to support global sales and procurement.
• Maintain and update privacy contractual documentation, internal templates, and policies.
• Create and deliver internal training on privacy and AI governance.
• Support internal and external privacy audits, coordinate with external advisors, and ensure alignment across business functions on assessment findings and remediation.
• Monitor evolving privacy laws, case law, AI governance frameworks, and regulatory trends, sharing key insights with stakeholders to maintain compliance and anticipate future requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (UK or EU) with GDPR experience and 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE), including in-house or private practice. Candidates with relevant specialist experience are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet the 5+ years exactly.
• Strong knowledge of EU/UK GDPR and familiarity with global privacy laws (including US, Middle East, Asia).
• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and handling privacy-related issues in a global business context.
• Proven ability to manage data breaches, regulatory notifications, and privacy audits.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, their ethical implications, and related legal frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
• Experience using privacy management systems such as OneTrust.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
• Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) or other relevant certifications.
• German language proficiency.
• Experience in cybersecurity, offensive security, or SaaS environments.

Compensation & Benefits

UK Tier: £95,000 to £115,000 annually, with equity offered.

US Tiers:

• Tier A (San Francisco Bay Area): $180,000 to $215,000 annually, with equity offered.
• Tier B (all other US locations): $160,000 to $190,000 annually, with equity offered.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance.
• Equity stock options.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid public holidays and unlimited paid time off.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Leaves of absence including caregiver leave and leave under applicable local laws.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Eligibility for benefits may differ by country.

Location

Remote position available for candidates located in the United Kingdom or the United States (Boston, Washington DC, Austin, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle).

Additional Information

• Visa or work permit sponsorship is not available.
• Employment is contingent on a background check.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices.
• For US-based roles, all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.