Senior Data Privacy & Governance Counsel - Hybrid SF

Cooley LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP in San Francisco seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the General Counsel's Office in a hybrid SF-based role focusing on data regulation, privacy, security and governance. You will shape policy, advise on cross-border data flows, and manage vendor and client data processing agreements to minimize risk while enabling business aims.

The role requires strong privacy law expertise, 6+ years in the field, and a deep understanding of GDPR and CPRA/CCPA, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in privacy law and data protection.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and CPRA/CCPA.
• Experience drafting data processing agreements with vendors.
• Ability to advise on data governance and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Shape privacy policy and program governance.
• Advise on cross-border data flows and compliance.
• Manage vendor and client DPAs to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with technology teams to enable business aims.

Skills

Privacy law

Data governance

Cross-border data flows

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Job description

Cooley LLP in San Francisco seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the General Counsel's Office in a hybrid SF-based role focusing on data regulation, privacy, security and governance. You will shape policy, advise on cross-border data flows, and manage vendor and client data processing agreements to minimize risk while enabling business aims.

The role requires strong privacy law expertise, 6+ years in the field, and a deep understanding of GDPR and CPRA/CCPA, with collaboration across