Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance

Overview

A technology company is seeking an exceptional Product and Privacy Lawyer based on the West Coast. This senior individual contributor role involves advising on innovative product and privacy issues within a fast-paced environment, supporting product development, privacy strategy, and cross-functional initiatives across a global organization. The role requires significant independence and influence without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Review new products and features, advising on necessary legal changes.
• Develop proactive privacy policies and guardrails for the Product function.
• Collaborate with the Privacy team to advise on US and European privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy regulations.
• Support Product, Engineering, Growth, Brand, Trust and Safety, and other teams to ensure compliance across internal and public-facing initiatives.
• Assist Support and Operations teams with escalations, disputes, and user issues.
• Provide real-time legal advice and clear operational guidance to teams and squads.
• Support privacy operations including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data mapping, vendor assessments, and data governance improvements.
• Contribute to cross-functional programs by developing processes, guidance, and scalable policies.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in at least one US state.
• 7 to 10 years of post-qualification experience with a strong emphasis on product counseling and US/EU privacy law.
• Detailed knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and broader US and European privacy frameworks, supported by CIPP or equivalent certifications.
• Experience advising on technology products, data flows, and platform operations.
• Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, including data protection agreements.
• Experience advising on AI, machine learning features, or data governance programs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Self-starter comfortable working autonomously and driving matters forward.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, context-switching, and a fast-paced culture.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams and overlap some working hours with other time zones.
• Periodic travel for team onsite meetings or cross-functional workshops may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, or other European regulatory frameworks.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including SaaS, licensing, vendor, and data processing agreements.
• Experience advising on marketing initiatives, brand campaigns, creator partnerships, and advertising compliance.
• Experience in payments, e-commerce, online platforms, or the creator ecosystem.
• Experience supporting Trust and Safety, security, or compliance teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary targeted at $240,000 - $255,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles; final offers depend on location, experience, expertise, and role scope.
• Competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits.
• Annual wellbeing allowance for fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office setup, and more.
• 100% coverage (and 80% for dependents) of monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for US-based employees.
• Employer contribution towards retirement.
• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time.
• Employee stock option program.

Location

• Based on the West Coast of the United States, with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
• Flexible work arrangements including fully remote or hybrid options.

Candidates who do not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply if the role resonates with them. The organization values inclusion and hiring individuals with great potential.