Senior Privacy Counsel - Incident response

Atlassian; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Senior Privacy Counsel for Incident Response. This role involves collaborating with business teams to manage legal obligations and improve incident response processes. You'll be part of a dynamic Legal Incidents Team, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships between legal and partner teams. With flexible work options and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about privacy law and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Paid volunteer days

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal practice, especially in privacy breaches.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents and manage legal obligations.
• Provide compliant, business-focused solutions.

Skills

Legal practice

Privacy regulations knowledge

Incident response processes

Communication skills

Education

Legal qualifications

Job description

Senior Privacy Counsel - Incident Response

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About Atlassian

Atlassian offers flexible work options—whether in-office, remote, or hybrid—allowing employees to support their personal and family goals. We hire globally where we have legal entities. All interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, supporting our distributed-first approach.

Role Overview

This is a remote position, ideally based on the East Coast or Central North America to facilitate collaboration across teams.

Team and Reporting

You will join our Legal Incidents Team, reporting to the Director of Privacy - Incident Response. Our team comprises experienced privacy professionals providing global, follow-the-sun incident support to ensure legal compliance and uphold our values.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to investigate incidents and manage legal obligations.
• Provide compliant, business-focused solutions, balancing risk and company values.
• Identify and improve incident response processes and tooling.
• Review and advise on external communications during incidents.
• Build strong relationships between legal and partner teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal practice, including advising on privacy breaches.
• Legal qualifications in your jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations such as GDPR, Australian Privacy Act, etc.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts clearly to senior leaders.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive, equitable pay based on experience and expertise, with ranges depending on geographic zones in the US. Benefits include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and more. For details, visit go.atlassian.com/payzones and go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

Our mission is to unleash the potential of every team through innovative collaboration tools. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. We accommodate needs during the recruitment process and consider qualified applicants with criminal records, in accordance with local laws.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Software Development