Data Privacy and Product Counsel

Docebo • Toronto, ON

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Data Privacy & Product Counsel, you are the guardian of trust and the architect of compliant innovation. You’ll dive into the heart of our AI-powered platform to embed privacy-by-design into the very fabric of our products, ensuring our global expansion is both rapid and responsible. By balancing sharp legal expertise with a business-first mindset, you will empower our teams to build the future of learning while safeguarding the data of millions of users worldwide.

Requirements

• Legal Mastery: You hold a Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and are an active member in good standing with a relevant bar, backed by 6+ years of privacy and technology law experience.
• Global Fluency: You have a deep understanding of international data protection frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA, and know how to apply them in a SaaS environment.
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: You don't just find risks; you find solutions, providing business-oriented guidance that enables growth rather than slowing it down.
• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive when working cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams, speaking their language to integrate legal requirements into technical designs.
• Clear Communicator: You possess the rare ability to translate dense legal jargon into simple, actionable advice for stakeholders at every level.
• Agile Mindset: You are highly organized and comfortable navigating the shifting priorities of a fast-paced, high-growth global technology company.

Nice To Haves

• AI Explorer: Previous experience advising on emerging tech like AI/ML, data analytics, and platform-based services.
• Certified Expert: You hold recognized privacy credentials such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT.
• Compliance Guru: Familiarity with industry standards like ISO 27001 or SOC 2 and experience scaling privacy governance from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Architect Privacy Strategy: Lead the charge in developing and executing Docebo’s global privacy and data protection strategy, ensuring privacy-by-design is a fundamental part of the product lifecycle.
• Navigate the Regulatory Map: Monitor and interpret complex global laws like GDPR and CCPA, translating them into clear, actionable roadmaps for our Product and Engineering squads.
• Scale the Program: Drive the evolution of our privacy program by managing DPIAs, data subject rights, and implementing sophisticated data protection controls.
• Champion Product Innovation: Provide real-time, risk-based guidance on data collection and new feature development to help our teams ship world-class tools safely.
• Negotiate with Impact: Review and refine data protection terms in customer and vendor agreements, acting as the bridge between legal requirements and SaaS business goals.
• Shield the Organization: Partner with Security teams to provide legal leadership during incident response and manage notification obligations with precision.
• Cultivate Knowledge: Design and deliver engaging training sessions that turn privacy awareness into a shared superpower across the entire company.

Benefits

• Financial Wellness: Own a piece of Docebo through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a 15% discount, plus a competitive compensation package.
• Your Well-Being, Covered: You’ll get access to health benefits, so you can get the care you need when you need it.
• Rest, Relax, Repeat: Rest and recharge with paid vacation days, two company-wide Docebo Days, floating holidays for cultural celebrations, and your birthday off!
• Family First: We provide coverage offering you time with your little one(s) so you can soak up all those precious moments. Fun fact: we had 30 Docebian babies join the family in 2025!
• Connections That Count: Connect with global communities through our Employee Resource Groups (including PRIDE, DWA, BIDOC, and Green Ambassadors) and company-wide events that keep the fun rolling all year long.
• Fri-Yay: Kick off your weekends early with 4:30 PM Fridays (eligible employees only).
• Swag Central: Look fresh with your new-hire swag and enjoy access to our internal swag store to stay branded year-round.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees