Privacy Fellow

Overview

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months

This role offers an opportunity to work as a Privacy Fellow within an in-house legal department focused on privacy, data governance, and internet regulation. The position involves research, drafting, and product counseling related to privacy law and data protection, as well as monitoring global developments in privacy regulations. The Privacy Fellow will report to the Senior Legal Counsel and gain experience in privacy-related public policy work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide guidance on existing and emerging data protection laws worldwide.
• Collaborate with the privacy team on new and developing privacy issues.
• Monitor global privacy developments that may impact free knowledge initiatives.
• Manage and administer ongoing projects under legal team supervision.
• Work cross-departmentally to address legal questions and provide counsel.
• Participate in meetings during some Pacific Time business hours.
• Support occasional additional legal projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in law, public policy, or related fields with excellent academic credentials (equivalent experience considered).
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience working on legal matters across borders or with clients outside the U.S.
• Strong understanding of privacy and internet law issues.
• Experience conducting large, comprehensive legal research projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with remote teams.

Please note this role may require occasional travel, including international travel and weekend work for conferences or legal needs, though alternate arrangements may be possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in a language other than English.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S. or another jurisdiction.
• Training or experience with global data privacy law.
• Experience working internationally or on international law.
• Background in public policy or government relations.
• Familiarity with open source, free culture, free software, or online communities.
• Experience with wikis or Wikimedia projects.
• Experience in the technology or nonprofit sectors.

Qualities

• Alignment with the mission of providing free access to knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary range for U.S.-based applicants: $75,473 to $114,977.
• Salary is competitive, equitable, and adjusted based on location and individual factors.
• For applicants outside the U.S., compensation will be adjusted according to the country of hire.
• The organization does not consider salary history in compensation decisions.

Location

• This is a remote-first position.
• Hiring is currently open in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, and Uruguay.
• Non-U.S. employees are hired through a local third-party Employer of Record.

Equal Opportunity

The organization values diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, including historically marginalized groups, to apply. It is committed to maintaining an equitable workplace and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.

Applicants requiring accommodations during the application process due to disability are encouraged to request assistance.