Senior Privacy Counsel

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 Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

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; Develop the company's Privacy program, including its operation, policies, and procedures; Develop and lead the company's AI framework and governance program, including SDLC implementation and support; Collaborate with Product Counsel to provide privacy legal advice to Product and Engineering teams on new products and features; 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; Help oversee program auditing for compliance and global harmonization; Provide advice and counsel about privacy incidents and assist with responses to inquiries from global regulators; Actively promote the importance of data privacy and security at Verkada

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school; 8+ years of relevant privacy experience; 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; 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; Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to have

At least 4 years of in-house counsel experience at a B2B technology company; Experience with both hardware and software product offerings; Strong interest and skills in privacy adtech

Benefits

Healthcare programs with premiums 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; 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