Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data privacy, security, and compliance requirements across the product lifecycle
Provide practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under global laws related to data protection, biometrics, children’s privacy, marketing/advertising, and regulatory engagement (including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, HIPAA and U.S. state laws)
Oversee privacy impact assessments and proactively identify and address potential privacy risks
Develop and maintain privacy policies, internal guidelines, and compliance frameworks
Monitor, interpret, and implement requirements from global privacy laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Respond to customer questions and data subject requests working in partnership with Security and Support
Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements, including DPAs, customer and vendor contracts, and privacy terms
Design and deliver privacy and data protection training for internal teams
Support, advise on, and drive cross-functional technical implementation for horizontal privacy compliance work, including related to retention, deletion, anonymization, pseudonymization, etc.
Advise on and support implementation of an AI governance program
Support privacy M&A integration
Track industry developments and best practices related to privacy in SaaS, AI, and cloud technologies

Requirements

JD and membership in good standing with at least one US state bar
5+ years of relevant privacy counseling experience, preferably at a major technology company, B2B SaaS provider, or top law firm
Familiarity with B2C and B2B SaaS, AI, and cloud platforms; experience with international privacy compliance
Deep knowledge of privacy, security, and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Experience working with business stakeholders like Product, Engineering, and Security in a fast-paced environment
Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
CIPP or other privacy certification is a plus
Experience with industry-specific privacy regulations (e.g., COPPA, FERPA, BIPA, CUBI, HIPAA, AADC).
Passionate about the intersection of technology, law, and business.
Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex issues or problems into direct, actionable guidance.
Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
A history of developing a culture of getting to “yes, if…”.
A team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor.

Benefits

Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
Disability and life insurance options
401(k) and RRSP matching
Paid parental leave
20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

data privacydata protectioncompliance frameworksprivacy impact assessmentsGDPRCCPACOPPAHIPAAcontract negotiationAI governance

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscollaborationdraftingadvisory skillstraining deliveryactionable guidanceteam player

Certifications

JDCIPP