Privacy Counsel

Sierra • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Privacy Counsel to be a core member of Sierra’s legal team. You’ll help build privacy compliance end-to-end and partner closely with product, engineering, and business teams to embed privacy-by-design principles and data governance into how Sierra’s platform is built and operated. You’ll be part of a legal team that is highly respected within both the company and the broader legal industry—committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of large law firm experience.
• Strong working knowledge of global privacy regimes and data protection frameworks, with comfort advising on novel AI implications.
• Ability to partner closely with technical teams to develop a deep understanding of Sierra’s products.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, product-ready guidance.
• Sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and a bias toward action in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• A strong work ethic with an eye for detail. You will strive for perfection, and expect that of others.
• Be a team player first and foremost. Sierra is a unique place to work, with a strong sense of togetherness, and the legal team is no exception. You will look out for your colleagues, be accustomed to sharing and helping the team succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with SaaS or AI-driven products and related privacy challenges.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts (SaaS agreements, DPAs, vendor terms).
• In-house experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.

Responsibilities

• Help shape privacy and data protection compliance globally, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging AI-specific regulatory frameworks.
• Build and scale Sierra’s privacy program — policies, playbooks, risk frameworks, and training.
• Monitor global privacy and AI regulatory developments and counsel leadership on implications for Sierra’s products and customers; develop specific privacy expertise in core industries such as healthcare and financial services.
• Develop and implement privacy and AI governance policies and frameworks to ensure responsible deployment, ethical data usage, and regulatory adherence.

Benefits

• Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension) with Sierra match
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary Benefit Stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

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