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Privacy Counsel

Superhuman· Legal Team
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$225k - $270kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Legal expert advising on data privacy, security, and compliance across products and services, including global laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise product, engineering, and business teams on data privacy, security, and compliance requirements across the product lifecycle.
  • Provide practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under global laws related to data protection, biometrics, children’s privacy, marketing/advertising, and regulatory engagement (including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, HIPAA and U.S. state laws).
  • Oversee privacy impact assessments and proactively identify and address potential privacy risks.
  • Develop and maintain privacy policies, internal guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
  • Monitor, interpret, and implement requirements from global privacy laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Respond to customer questions and data subject requests in partnership with Security and Support.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements, including DPAs, customer and vendor contracts, and privacy terms.
  • Design and deliver privacy and data protection training for internal teams.
  • Support, advise on, and drive cross-functional technical implementation for privacy compliance work, including retention, deletion, anonymization, pseudonymization.
  • Advise on and support implementation of an AI governance program.
  • Support privacy M&A integration.
  • Track industry developments and best practices related to privacy in SaaS, AI, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

  • JD and membership in good standing with at least one US state bar.
  • 5+ years of relevant privacy counseling experience, preferably at a major technology company, B2B SaaS provider, or top law firm.
  • Familiarity with B2C and B2B SaaS, AI, and cloud platforms; experience with international privacy compliance.
  • Deep knowledge of privacy, security, and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Experience working with business stakeholders like Product, Engineering, and Security in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • CIPP or other privacy certification is a plus.
  • Experience with industry-specific privacy regulations (e.g., COPPA, FERPA, BIPA, CUBI, HIPAA, AADC).
  • Passionate about the intersection of technology, law, and business.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate complex issues into actionable guidance.
  • Ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven record of fostering a 'yes, if...' culture.
  • Team player with humility and humor.

Skills

Required:Data privacy lawLegal counselingNegotiation and drafting

Benefits

  • Excellent health care (including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits).
  • Disability and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) and RRSP matching.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 20 days of paid time off, 12 paid holidays, two floating holidays, flexible sick leave.
  • Stipends for caregiving, pet care, wellness, home office, and more.
  • Annual professional development budget and opportunities.
Last updated Mar 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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