Senior Director and Associate General Counsel - Security

Snowflake Computing • Clyde Hill, WA

391d • $266,000 - $404,200

About The Position

The Senior Director and Associate General Counsel - Security at Snowflake Inc. is responsible for managing legal security matters across the organization. This role involves overseeing a team that handles cybersecurity incident response, compliance with cybersecurity laws, and maintaining industry certifications. The position requires a proactive approach to building a robust security program in a fast-paced environment, while also engaging with regulatory bodies and customers on cybersecurity issues.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, including executive communications
• 10+ years as a practicing cybersecurity attorney; 15+ years professional experience
• Experience with information security frameworks and compliance (i.e., NIST 800-53, ISO27001, SOC 1 and SOC 2)
• Experience with U.S. cybersecurity laws, regulations and standards (i.e., Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, Electronic Communications and Privacy Act) and general familiarity with global cybersecurity laws, regulations and standards
• BA/BS and JD from an accredited law school
• U.S. security clearance is a plus
• Experience managing attorneys
• Comfort working in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Drive Snowflake's cross-functional response to security and data incidents in partnership with the Security teams.
• Assist Snowflake's Security and Compliance teams in maintaining a comprehensive security incident and vulnerability response program.
• Advise on Snowflake's insider threat program.
• Help drive Snowflake's communications with regulatory bodies and customers regarding cybersecurity issues.
• Assist with achieving and maintaining public and private sector security certifications and standards.
• Support Snowflake's entry into new geographies and regulated markets with heightened cybersecurity requirements.
• Help structure Snowflake's public sector security compliance program and clearance requirements.
• Analyze and ensure compliance with global cybersecurity laws like NIS2 and DORA.
• Work with Security, Product, and Marketing teams to review public statements about security.
• Provide security by design product counseling.
• Advise the Legal Commercial teams on cybersecurity contract negotiations and related issues.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• At least 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Other company benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree