Senior Privacy Counsel

Verkada•San Mateo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to help build global privacy and AI programs from the ground up. You won’t be inheriting what didn’t work; you will be creating what will work – and on a global scale with the company’s key business stakeholders. You will play a significant role in shaping the direction of the privacy and AI programs. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running on day one, excited to roll up their sleeves and dive in while also eager to help set the strategic vision (and know how to have fun in the process). You will report into the Chief Privacy Officer. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
8+ years of relevant privacy experience (preferably with at least 4 years of in-house counsel experience at a B2B technology company)
Expertise in the evolving landscape of data privacy, biometrics, AI/ML regulations with experience spotting emerging trends and new issues
Experience advising multinational, complex fast-growing global companies, preferably with both hardware and software product offerings
Experience advising clients in global transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, AI/ML, and privacy law and regulations
Experience advising clients on global policy matters, new legislative and regulatory developments, and legal and policy advocacy options and strategies
Strong communication skills and the ability to bridge technical and non-technical partners
Ability to break down ambiguous spaces into clear next steps and drive alignment
Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest and skills in privacy adtech a plus!

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert. Serve as a subject matter expert on global privacy laws and regulations. Monitor new and emerging developments in privacy and AI/ML laws and regulations, including identifying potential impacts on current and future Verkada products and services
Privacy Program Governance. Work with key privacy, security and product stakeholders at Verkada to develop the company’s Privacy program, including its operation, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with Verkada’s evolving data privacy obligations
Responsible AI Governance. Work with key privacy, security and product stakeholders at Verkada to develop and lead the company’s AI framework and governance program, including its operation, policies, procedures, and SDLC implementation and support
Product Counseling Support. Collaborate with Product Counsel to provide privacy legal advice to Product and Engineering teams on new products and features, from ideation through launch
Commercial Support. Develop and maintain form agreements in support of the Privacy Program, including intra-group agreements, DPA/BAAs, and security terms. Advise the Commercial Legal team on transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, biometrics, AI/ML, and related laws and regulations worldwide.
Audit Program Governance. Help oversee program auditing for compliance and global harmonization
Incident Response Management. Provide advice and counsel to stakeholders at Verkada about privacy incidents and assist with any response to inquiries from global regulators regarding privacy issues
Actively promote the importance of data privacy and security at Verkada, both internally and externally

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits