Director, Privacy Legal

Reddit, Inc.

Privacy Legal Director leading Reddit’s global privacy compliance and regulatory strategy. Advising product, engineering, and legal teams on data protection across jurisdictions.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $299,200 - $418,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Expertise in managing privacy compliance programs and providing legal counsel on global privacy laws, with a strong focus on collaboration with technical teams and internal stakeholders. Proven ability to lead legal teams and advocate for privacy-focused initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Degree (JD, LLB, LLM)12+ Years Legal Experience5+ Years In-House Privacy CounselingGlobal Privacy Laws ExpertiseStrong Legal Drafting Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Privacy Compliance Program ManagementLegal Frameworks AdvisoryPrivacy Controls ImplementationRegulatory NegotiationLegal Subject Matter Expertise

Soft Skills

Collaboration Across Time ZonesRelationship BuildingTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Locally Licensed in Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Privacy LawData Protection ComplianceTech PlatformsPrivacy PoliciesLegal Counseling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Legal team’s support of Reddit’s global privacy compliance program
Provide advice and counsel on US, EU, and other applicable legal frameworks
Implement and maintain external and internal privacy- and legal-related policies and processes
Advise product and engineering teams on designing and implementing privacy controls
Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on privacy and data protection compliance readiness
Serve as the lead legal subject matter expert for privacy and data protection
Ensure consistency in privacy counseling across the legal team
Partner with technical teams to investigate potential privacy and security issues and ensure legal compliance
Advocate internally and externally for Reddit’s privacy-focused approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree (JD, LLB, LLM, etc.)
Locally licensed in your jurisdiction
12+ years of legal experience at a top law firm or in house
5+ years of in-house privacy and/or product counseling experience
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing a successful privacy compliance program in a fast paced, product-forward environment
Experience with global privacy laws and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for tech platforms
Strong legal drafting and writing skills
Experience responding to and partnering with regulators, particularly in Europe
Experience managing high impact and strong performing legal team members
Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones
Ability to build strong relationships with engineers, product managers, legal colleagues, and internal stakeholders
Passion for and active use of Reddit as a platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Equity in the form of restricted stock units
Potential commission depending on the position offered
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunity to opt out of interview recording, transcription and summarization