Privacy Counsel

Talently; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Mountain View is seeking a senior legal leader to own and scale their privacy function. The role involves advising on complex data and AI-related legal issues, designing privacy training, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor, over 7 years of experience in privacy counsel, and skills in risk assessment. This position offers the opportunity to shape privacy strategy in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.
• 7+ years of combined legal experience at technology companies and law firms.
• Experience independently owning and scaling a legal function.

Responsibilities

• Own the privacy function and serve as a legal advisor.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy-related legal risks.
• Design and deliver privacy training programs for employees.

Skills

Extensive privacy counsel experience

Legal advisory on privacy matters

Risk assessment and mitigation

Relationship-building with regulators

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Focus Areas: Privacy, Data Protection, Technology, AI

About the Company / The Opportunity

Join a pioneering technology company on a mission to unlock the potential of artificial intelligence. This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior privacy-focused legal leader to own and scale the privacy function at an innovative, fast-growing company building cutting-edge technologies. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s privacy strategy, advising on complex data and AI-related issues, and ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-performing environments, enjoys autonomy, and wants to have a company-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the privacy function and serve as a legal advisor on all privacy and data protection matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy-related legal risks across cutting-edge technologies and products.
• Advise on privacy implications related to data use, AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
• Design and deliver privacy training programs for employees across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with key regulators and external stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments in U.S. and global privacy and data protection laws.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.
• 7+ years of combined legal experience at technology companies and law firms
• Extensive privacy counsel experience.
• Experience independently owning and scaling a legal function or subject-matter area.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data-intensive technologies.
• Experience building privacy programs at high-growth startups or scaling technology companies.