Position Details

Salary $163K – $249K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience lead

Exp. Years Not specified

Education J.D. from an accredited law school

Category Legal & Compliance

About this role

This role involves leading the company's global data privacy and protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with international laws, and advising senior leadership on privacy and cybersecurity matters.

Key Responsibilities

Lead privacy programs
Monitor global privacy laws
Draft data agreements
Oversee PIAs and DPIAs
Advise on AI and cybersecurity compliance

Technical Overview

Focus on legal compliance, data governance, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPL), and cybersecurity regulations, with strategic advisory and contract negotiation skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a legal professional with extensive experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. They should have a strong strategic mindset, leadership skills, and the ability to advise on complex privacy issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Must-Have Skills

Legal expertise in data privacy lawsExperience in privacy and data protectionDrafting and negotiating data agreementsMonitoring global privacy lawsLeading privacy programs

Nice-to-Have Skills

Cybersecurity knowledgeAI compliance experienceRegulatory engagementData governance

Tools & Platforms

Legal research toolsData governance platforms

Required Skills

Data ProtectionPrivacy LawGDPRCCPACPRAPIPLHIPAAePrivacy DirectiveLegal AdviceContract NegotiationData GovernancePIADPIACybersecurityAILegal Compliance

Hard Skills

Data ProtectionPrivacy LawGDPRCCPACPRAPIPLHIPAAePrivacy DirectiveLegal AdviceContract NegotiationData GovernancePIADPIACybersecurityAILegal Compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingadvisorycollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Required

J.D. from an accredited law schoolActive membership in a U.S. state bar

Industry & Role

Industry Legal / Data Privacy / Cybersecurity

Job Function Legal leadership in data privacy and protection

Keywords for Your Resume

Data ProtectionPrivacy LawGDPRCCPACPRAPIPLHIPAAePrivacy DirectiveData GovernancePIADPIACybersecurityLegal AdviceContract NegotiationData PrivacyLegal Compliance

Deal Breakers

No legal degree or bar membership, Lack of experience in data privacy laws, No experience with privacy agreements, Unfamiliarity with global privacy regulations, Inability to lead privacy programs

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