Associate General Counsel - Privacy & Product (REMOTE)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and execution of global privacy and product strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with various regulatory frameworks while fostering a culture of privacy by design. Your leadership will not only enhance the company’s legal framework but also build a highly effective legal team, empowering them to address complex challenges and drive innovation throughout the organization.

Accountabilities

• Lead the global privacy and product legal strategy, establishing comprehensive privacy policies and compliance programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of privacy and product counsel, balancing workloads and fostering collaboration.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles into product development.
• Advise on AI technologies and emerging products, navigating the intersection of privacy law and innovation.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, law enforcement requests, and risk mitigation strategies with key stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate privacy-related agreements while overseeing privacy implications in commercial transactions.
• Interpret evolving privacy regulations and advise teams on practical compliance measures.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with a minimum of 3 years in-house at a technology firm.
• Proven experience in managing and scaling legal teams effectively.
• Expertise in global privacy legislation, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Hands-on experience in developing privacy compliance programs within tech environments.
• Significant experience in privacy and product counsel within the technology sector.

Benefits

• Equity (RSUs) in a growing, privately held company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums paid by the company.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and additional support for family life.
• Flexible vacation and paid holidays, including a sabbatical program.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with 100% matching by the employer for retirement savings.
• Monthly stipends for work and wellness activities.
• Eligibility for annual bonus programs for all full-time employees.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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