Senior Privacy Counsel
About The Position
RingCentral is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel to serve as the primary privacy legal advisor to product teams developing AI-first communications and contact center solutions for multinational customers. The role operates at the intersection of global privacy and AI laws and cloud technology, translating legal requirements into practical guidance that supports business growth and innovation. The position reports to the Head of Privacy. The Senior Privacy Counsel will advise Engineering and Product Management throughout the development lifecycle, assess privacy implications of product features (including AI features), lead privacy impact assessments, and help ensure services comply with evolving global privacy and security regulations. The role also partners with Information Security, supports customer-facing transparency materials, processing records and incident response, monitors legal developments, and guides other Privacy Team members.
Requirements
- J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- At least 6 years of legal experience focused on data privacy, preferably combining law firm and in-house experience.
- Direct experience counseling product teams on privacy requirements and balancing business needs with legal requirements.
- Deep working knowledge of major global privacy laws and their practical application to product innovation.
- Understanding of the legal and governance implications of AI adoption and development.
- Experience resolving product legal matters and communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders across a range of legal and technical backgrounds.
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities to streamline legal processes and increase efficiency.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to deliver pragmatic solutions.
- Ability to triage and prioritize tasks and issues, and to be flexible, adaptable, and a team player.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the dedicated privacy legal contact for Engineering and Product Management, providing proactive, risk-based counsel throughout the development lifecycle of new services and features.
- Advise on privacy implications of new features, including AI features, in collaboration with Product Counseling and Regulatory Teams, and address applicable AI regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Lead and document Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new features and services, coordinating with other Privacy Team members and embedding privacy requirements early in development.
- Help ensure RingCentral services comply with evolving global privacy and security regulations.
- Partner with Information Security to review product security controls, conduct risk analyses, align legal privacy requirements with technical security implementation, address HIPAA-related considerations, and ensure security policies account for personal-information protection requirements.
- Develop and update customer-facing collateral and resources on the RingCentral Trust Center.
- Support records of processing activities and product documentation, including data locations, data transfers, and subprocessor processing, in coordination with other Privacy Team members.
- Support the incident response program by keeping documentation current and legally aligned and representing the Privacy Team in incident response activities.
- Monitor legal developments and build relationships with industry peers to stay current on global trends and issues that may affect RingCentral’s privacy posture, templates, and commercial practices.
- Collaborate with and guide Privacy Team members as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits
- Voluntary supplemental health coverage and life insurance
- 401(k) match and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and pregnancy leave
- Family-forming benefits, including IVF, preservation, and adoption
- Emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 access to counseling sessions
- Free legal services, including legal advice, document creation, and estate planning
- Employee bonus referral program
- Student loan refinancing assistance
- Employee 1:1 coaching, perks, and discounts program
- Variable pay and equity eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
