Deputy General Counsel, Privacy

Atreides Caseri Inc.

2d • Remote

About The Position

Atreides helps organizations transform large and complex multi-modal datasets into information-rich geo-spatial data subscriptions that can be used across a wide spectrum of use cases. Currently, Atreides focuses on providing high-fidelity data solutions to enable customers to derive insights quickly.

We are a fast-moving, high-performance startup. We value a diverse team and believe inclusion drives better performance. We trust our team with autonomy, believing it leads to better results and job satisfaction. With a mission-driven mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, we are building something new and helping unlock the power of massive-scale data to make the world safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced privacy lawyer to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s global privacy program. This role will serve as the company’s Privacy Officer/DPO and primary subject-matter expert on privacy and data protection matters. The ideal candidate brings a mix of private practice and in-house and/or government experience and is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in privacy and data protection law, with a combination of private practice and in-house and/or government experience preferred.
• Strong experience negotiating and drafting privacy-related contractual provisions.
• Deep understanding of U.S. privacy laws and regulatory trends; familiarity with international privacy regimes is a plus.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide pragmatic, actionable advice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving as a Privacy Officer or similar leadership role.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to lead and educate internal teams.
• Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or managing an enterprise-wide privacy program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s privacy and data protection program.
• Serve as the company’s designated Privacy Officer/DPO, providing guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce internal privacy policies, standards, and procedures, including data retention and deletion frameworks.
• Lead and manage privacy and data protection provisions in vendor, supplier, and customer contracts.
• Advise on data processing agreements, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, and privacy-related commercial negotiations.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Compliance and other teams to identify and mitigate privacy risks at an early stage.
• Monitor and assess developments in U.S. state, federal, and relevant international privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
• Translate evolving legal requirements into practical guidance and operational controls for the business.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on data use, product development, marketing, and technology initiatives.
• Support incident response and regulatory inquiries related to privacy matters, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Additional benefits like flexible hours, work travel opportunities, competitive vacation time and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed