Privacy Counsel: Build a Scalable Privacy Program

Beacon Software; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Software is seeking a strategic Privacy Counsel to build and lead a privacy program across Beacon and its portfolio. You will own end-to-end data privacy across the deal lifecycle, from pre-acquisition diligence through integration and ongoing operations, while advising on day-to-day privacy matters across the platform.

The role requires a J.D. with strong multi-jurisdictional privacy expertise, a track record of building privacy programs, and the ability to translate complex rules into

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one bar (California, New York, preferred).
• 7+ years of privacy law experience at a top-tier law firm, or 5–7 years in-house privacy counsel at a tech company.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a privacy function with programs, policies, and governance.
• Deep expertise in multi-jurisdictional privacy law (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, FERPA; PIPEDA; GDPR).
• Experience conducting or advising on privacy due diligence in M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Build Beacon’s enterprise data privacy program from inception, defining governance and operating model.
• Lead privacy due diligence across acquisitions and plan post-close integration.
• Draft and maintain privacy policies, DPAs, ropas, DSR procedures, and data retention schedules.
• Collaborate with IT, product, and operations to embed privacy-by-design into systems and processes.
• Monitor cross-border transfer requirements and advise on international compliance obligations.
• Lead privacy incident response and coordinate with external counsel and leadership.

Skills

Privacy law

M&A due diligence

Cross-border data

Policy development

Vendor management

AI privacy

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Beacon Software is seeking a strategic Privacy Counsel to build and lead a privacy program across Beacon and its portfolio. You will own end-to-end data privacy across the deal lifecycle, from pre-acquisition diligence through integration and ongoing operations, while advising on day-to-day privacy matters across the platform.

The role requires a J.D. with strong multi-jurisdictional privacy expertise, a track record of building privacy programs, and the ability to translate complex rules into