Overview
A technology company is seeking a senior Product and Privacy Lawyer based on the West Coast to join their Legal Team. This role is suited for an experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment and enjoys advising on innovative product and privacy matters. The position involves partnering across a global organization to shape product development, privacy strategy, and cross-functional initiatives while supporting rapid company growth.
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 significant 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 issues.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, context-switching, and a fast-paced culture.
- Ability to collaborate with global teams and overlap working hours across 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.
- 100% coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for US-based employees; 80% coverage for dependents.
- Employer contribution towards retirement plans.
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time.
- Annual wellbeing allowance for fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office setup, and more.
- 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 office/home setups.
This role offers significant independence and influence without direct reports, ideal for a senior individual contributor ready to lead cross-functional programs and provide legal leadership across the business.