Product & Privacy Counsel

horizon3ai; United States; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Generous parental leave

Equity package

Hybrid & Remote work

Job summary

Horizon3.ai is seeking a pragmatic Product & Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, GTM, and Operations to translate complex legal requirements into scalable, risk‑balanced solutions for Horizon3's NodeZero platform.

You will help scale our global privacy program, advise on GDPR/CCPA compliance, DPAs and cross-border transfers, and provide practical, design‑to‑launch guidance for new products, features, and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, with meaningful experience in both product/technology counseling and privacy or data protection
• Experience advising SaaS, cybersecurity, software, or other technology businesses.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day legal partner to Product and Engineering on new products, features, integrations, and product changes.
• Provide legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle from design through launch and operation.
• Advise on global privacy requirements and embed privacy-by-design into products and processes.
• Draft, review, negotiate and maintain DPAs and cross-border data transfer agreements.
• Develop scalable playbooks and self-service resources to enable the business while maintaining guardrails.
• Partner with various teams to resolve product and privacy matters efficiently.

Skills

Product & Technology Counseling

Privacy / Data Protection

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

State bar admission

Tools

DPAs & SCCs

Privacy impact assessments

Job description

Get to Know Us

Horizon3 is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a practical, business-minded Product & Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team and serve as a key legal partner across Horizon3.

This role will have a balanced focus across product counseling and privacy, with meaningful ownership in both areas. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering throughout the product lifecycle, advising on new products, features, technologies, and regulatory requirements, while also helping operate and scale Horizon3’s global privacy program.

You will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, GTM, and Operations to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions that protect the business without creating unnecessary friction.

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working directly with technical and business teams, can independently own matters, and is comfortable making practical, risk-based recommendations in a fast-moving cybersecurity environment.

Product & Technology Counseling

• Serve as a day-to-day legal partner to Product and Engineering on new products, features, integrations, and product changes.

• Provide legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from early design and development through launch and ongoing operation.

• Identify and advise on legal and regulatory considerations involving product functionality, data use, telemetry, logging, APIs, integrations, and emerging technologies.

• Conduct legal reviews of new products and features and develop practical approaches to mitigate identified risks.

• Advise on product terms, disclosures, customer-facing documentation, and other legal requirements associated with product launches.

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Compliance to translate legal requirements into practical and scalable product controls.

• Advise on the development, deployment, and use of AI and other emerging technologies, including applicable AI and technology regulation.

• Develop scalable playbooks, guidance, and processes that help teams identify and address legal requirements earlier in the product development lifecycle.

Privacy & Data Protection

• Help operate and scale Horizon3's global privacy program.

• Advise on global privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, and other emerging privacy regulations.

• Embed privacy-by-design principles into products, systems, and business processes, including conducting and maintaining PIAs, DPIAs, and related assessments.

• Advise on controller, processor, and subprocessor obligations and new or changing data processing activities.

• Manage and advise on cross-border data transfer requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), transfer impact assessments, the Data Privacy Framework, and other applicable transfer mechanisms.

• Advise on data subject rights, retention and deletion, subprocessors, privacy notices, and related privacy operations.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy and data protection terms.

• Maintain and enhance privacy policies, notices, internal guidance, and customer-facing privacy resources.

• Partner with Security and Compliance on privacy incidents, regulatory requirements, audits, and customer diligence.

• Monitor developments in global privacy law and translate changes into practical requirements for the business.

Cross-Functional Enablement

• Partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, Security, Compliance, GTM, and Operations to resolve product and privacy matters efficiently.

• Support enterprise customer negotiations and diligence involving product, privacy, data protection, and emerging technology issues.

• Develop templates, playbooks, guidance, and self-service resources that allow the business to operate efficiently while maintaining appropriate legal guardrails.

• Provide clear, practical advice that balances legal and regulatory requirements with product objectives, customer expectations, and business priorities.

Success in this role means becoming a trusted partner across both Product and Privacy—helping Product and Engineering identify and address legal requirements early, independently owning core elements of Horizon3.ai’s global privacy program, and providing practical solutions that allow the company to innovate and scale responsibly.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, with meaningful experience in both product/technology counseling and privacy or data protection

• Experience advising SaaS, cybersecurity, software, or other technology businesses.

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • GDPR and UK GDPR

  • CCPA/CPRA and U.S. state privacy laws

  • DPAs, SCCs, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms

  • Privacy-by-design principles and product privacy reviews

• Experience partnering directly with Product and Engineering teams.

• Ability to understand technical products, data flows, software architecture, APIs, and cloud-based services sufficiently to identify and advise on legal and privacy risks.

• Strong legal judgment and the ability to provide practical, risk-based recommendations.

• Strong drafting, written and verbal communication, and project-management skills.

• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred

• In-house experience at a SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, or other high-growth technology company.

• Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or emerging technology regulation.

• Familiarity with the EU AI Act, EU Data Act, or cybersecurity regulatory frameworks.

• Experience conducting PIAs, DPIAs, TIAs, or similar privacy and data protection assessments.

• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar security and compliance frameworks.

• Experience supporting enterprise customer privacy and technology negotiations.

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar privacy certification.

Perks of Horizon3

• Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

• Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

• Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

• Base salary range: $139,000 - $163,000 annually.

• Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

• If other compensation or benefits apply, they will be discussed during the interview process.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.