Privacy Fellow

Overview

This is a 12-month remote position for a Privacy Fellow within the legal department of a nonprofit organization dedicated to free educational projects and the dissemination of knowledge worldwide. The role involves working on privacy-related legal issues, product counseling, data governance, and public policy concerning internet regulation and privacy law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide guidance on global data protection laws and privacy issues.
• Monitor international developments in privacy regulations affecting free knowledge.
• Manage and administer ongoing legal projects under supervision.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve legal questions and provide counsel.
• Participate in meetings during some Pacific Time business hours.
• Support additional legal projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in law, public policy, or related fields; 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.
• Experience conducting large, comprehensive legal research projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with remote teams.

Please note this role may require occasional travel, including international travel and weekend work, depending on organizational needs.

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 similar projects.
• Experience in the technology or nonprofit sectors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salary range for U.S.-based applicants: $75,473 to $114,977 annually, adjusted based on skills, experience, and location.
• Salary for applicants outside the U.S. will be adjusted according to the country of hire.
• The organization does not consider salary history in compensation decisions.

Location

• Remote position.
• Applicants must be located in one of 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 of America, or Uruguay.
• Non-U.S. employees are hired through a local third-party Employer of Record.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates from historically marginalized groups and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Discrimination based on legally protected characteristics is not tolerated.

Additional Information

• The role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel.
• Availability for some Pacific Time business hours is required.
• The position offers mentorship and education in internet regulation, data governance, and privacy law.
• Applicants requiring accommodations during the application process due to disability can request assistance.