Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Atlanta, GA

In-House

Atlanta, GA

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

10-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Director, AGC, Product and Privacy Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a small global team of legal professionals.
- Collaborate extensively across various teams, including product, engineering, marketing, and HR.
- Act as a deep subject-matter expert in the company's platform and build close connections with the product team.
- Assess risks and provide legal risk mitigation strategies globally in relation to AI, privacy, and other legal aspects.
- Manage data governance processes including data mapping, DPIAs, model evaluations, and vendor risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain data use policies and notices to comply with laws and regulations.
- Maintain and evolve a Privacy Program and integrate data privacy-related policies into the company's business processes.
- Provide privacy and AI subject matter expertise for negotiating agreements with customers, partners, and vendors.
- Collaborate on incident preparedness, investigation, communication, and remediation involving potential data disclosures.
- Work with cross-company teams on audits, certifications, data protection, and AI inquiries.
- Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory proposals to build robust governance and compliance practices.

Education and Experience Information:
- The ideal candidate will have a technology background and legal expertise in product management, privacy, and cybersecurity.
- Must possess true fluency in the legal and practical components of data protection as applied to the product lifecycle, gained from experience at a SaaS company.
- Requires 10+ years of significant experience in an enterprise SaaS or software company, including 5+ years of managing a team of legal professionals.
- Experience in advising and influencing senior management on AI risks and building an AI compliance and governance program is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, CPRA, and familiarity with other local and global privacy laws is required.
- CIPP, CIPM certification is preferred.
- Experience counseling a wide range of business partners on legal issues, with proven ability to exercise sound and pragmatic legal and business judgment.
- Must be a member in good standing of an applicable state bar.

Salary Information:
- Base salary range between $260,000 to $290,000, based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
- Includes an equity package of restricted stock units (RSU).
- Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and more.
- Embraces hybrid work: 3 days in office / 2 days remote.

Legal Terminology and Important Candidate Information:
- The position involves leading a legal team and providing guidance on product development, privacy, AI, and regulatory matters.
- The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders and departments.
- Candidates must have significant legal experience in a SaaS or software company, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity.
- The position requires monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to ensure compliance.
- Candidates must be prepared to engage in incident management and data protection negotiations.
- The company offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, equity, and benefits.
- The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories.