Hybrid Privacy Counsel

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Own all privacy advising of Zendesk’s Marketing, HR, IT, and Sales departments – Zendesk’s “data controller” activities
  • Manage our privacy program with respect to these activities, including keeping our Privacy Notice sharp and up to date, meeting all consent and cookie/tracking requirements, maintaining our Binding Corporate Rules and Data Privacy Framework certifications, and supporting data subject requests
  • Provide short, memorable training not just for the sake of legal compliance, but to educate and orient the company around smart data practices for the AI era
  • Conduct cogent privacy impact assessments, including on new vendors engaged by your clients
  • Execute to uphold our privacy program while mitigating legal risks

Requirements

  • 5+ years of in-house or law firm experience, preferably at a globally distributed technology company
  • A law degree and qualification to practice law in an EU jurisdiction
  • Experience advising Marketing teams holistically – not only with respect to privacy risks, but also consumer protection considerations
  • Experience advising on AI safety or bias laws in the hiring and employment contexts
  • Experience advising on global privacy issues, including under the GDPR, anti-spam laws like TCPA, cookies regulation, and U.S. State privacy laws (CCPA, etc.)
  • A proven track record of turning complex laws into simple, actionable tasks, and executing on projects with a single-owner mentality despite encountering uncertainty or challenges
  • A persistent self-starter with a proactive and adaptable mindset, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while effectively adjusting strategy in response to shifting priorities, legal developments, and evolving risk tolerance
  • Strong written and oral communication in English (other languages are a plus) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively autonomously and with cross-functional teams
  • Desire to roll up your sleeves and apply a growth mindset: no task is too big or too small, all are opportunities to learn.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Privacy Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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