Privacy Counsel

Overview

An organization is seeking an attorney with expertise in privacy law and AI governance to join their Legal team. This role involves collaborating with Product, Engineering, Policy, and Commercial teams to support responsible growth by advising on privacy compliance, AI product development, and emerging regulatory requirements. The attorney will play a key role in navigating a shifting regulatory environment spanning privacy, AI, and emerging global frameworks while enabling innovation across the platform.

This is a full-time position available from one of the US hubs or remotely within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging international frameworks, as they apply to products, features, and data practices
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess legal and regulatory risks associated with AI features and products, including evolving requirements such as the EU AI Act
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, data-sharing agreements, and other commercial contracts with privacy implications
• Conduct privacy reviews and AI impact assessments for new and existing products and features
• Develop and maintain privacy and AI governance policies, standards, and compliance programs
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and help shape legal strategy on privacy and AI matters

Requirements

• J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 4+ years of experience advising on privacy and data protection matters at a technology company, law firm, or both
• Deep knowledge of privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related global regulations
• Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or other emerging technology products and associated governance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business, product, and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Privacy certification such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or an equivalent credential
• Experience advising on AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, or responsible AI governance programs
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements involving data processing, data licensing, or other privacy-related considerations
• Experience supporting trust and safety, content governance, or platform policy initiatives for consumer or enterprise products

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $185,000—$317,000 USD
• Salary and job level will be determined based on qualifications, experience, potential impact, scope of role, market demands, and work location
• Remote roles have pay localized between 80% and 100% of the stated range depending on location
• Equity offered to employees
• Benefits include health, dental & vision insurance, retirement with company contribution, parental leave, reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, learning & development stipend, work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement
• Sales incentive pay for most sales roles and annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles
• Compensation and benefits are subject to change

Location

• US-based role, available from US hubs or remote within the United States

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process, including accessible interview locations, closed captioning on video calls, screen reader-compatible communications, and alternative interview formats.

Candidates are required to keep cameras on during video interviews and attend in-person onboarding if hired.

By applying, candidates acknowledge that their personal data will be processed in accordance with the organization's Candidate Privacy Notice.