Privacy and Regulatory Counsel – Silicon Valley, CA (Remote) (1005-SLS)

Solutus Legal Search•San Francisco Bay Area, CA

21d•Remote

About The Position

The Privacy and Regulatory Counsel will join an established technology company’s high-performing legal team and handle a broad range of regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, and emerging technology matters, including artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the attorney will advise business leaders and cross-functional teams on evolving regulatory requirements, help manage risk, and support innovation and business growth. The role covers domestic and international privacy and regulatory work, with opportunities to advise on complex commercial transactions and broader corporate legal issues. The position is remote and open to candidates residing anywhere in the Mountain or Pacific time zones. Candidates outside the Bay Area should expect minimal travel to headquarters four times per year. Bay Area employees are strongly encouraged to participate in group office lunches on Tuesdays. The anticipated base salary range is $195,000–$240,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with an employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; and additional benefits. Eligible employees may also receive bonus compensation and/or restricted stock units.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience, including both in-house and law firm experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, CPRA, COPPA, and PIPEDA.
Experience advising on complex regulatory frameworks, including matters involving the FCC, FTC, and HIPAA.
Demonstrated experience developing or supporting privacy, regulatory compliance, and governance programs.
Commercial contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated agreements.
Ability to interpret complex and evolving legal requirements and translate them into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Strong analytical capabilities, business judgment, and ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
Business-minded, collaborative approach; intellectual curiosity; comfort navigating evolving regulatory frameworks; effective communication and relationship-building; ability to operate independently and balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating legal issues involving artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, or other emerging technologies is highly desirable.
Experience advising businesses in regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead U.S. and international data privacy and consumer protection initiatives, including compliance with GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, PIPEDA, and other applicable laws.
Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, governance frameworks, and related compliance programs.
Assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks associated with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including data governance, confidentiality, intellectual property ownership, and evolving AI regulatory frameworks.
Advise business and product teams on complex legal and regulatory matters, translating evolving requirements into practical, commercially oriented guidance.
Support compliance with European Union and member-state privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection requirements.
Provide legal analysis and guidance on regulatory matters involving agencies such as the FCC and FTC and other applicable regulatory authorities.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks while enabling new products, services, and business initiatives.
Help advance the legal department’s use of AI and technology to improve legal drafting, contract review, regulatory analysis, and workflow efficiency.
Contribute to responsible AI policies and internal guidelines governing the use of emerging technologies.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide counsel on general corporate and business matters as needed.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise the business on their potential impact.