Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance, Product & Privacy

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated legal professional to work at the intersection of technology, privacy, compliance, and product innovation. You will operate within a globally distributed environment, advising on complex regulatory and privacy matters while supporting AI‑driven and enterprise software initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, compliance frameworks, and operational controls aligned with evolving global regulations.
• Develop and scale global privacy programs, conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs), maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs), and advise on data‑governance initiatives.
• Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to assess the impact of privacy, data‑protection, and AI‑related regulations on products and internal processes.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, product development, and privacy matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with external counsel and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement legal recommendations worldwide.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives involving AI deployment, emerging technologies, and enterprise software innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, strengthen governance practices, and enhance compliance efficiency.

Required profile

• Degree in Law, JD, or equivalent qualification with an active license to practice law or progress toward qualification.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, data privacy, product counseling, or technology law within an in‑house legal team or law firm.
• Strong understanding of global privacy and data‑protection regulations and ability to advise on operational implementation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, open‑source ecosystems, or enterprise software environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across multicultural, globally distributed teams.

Required skills