Senior Privacy and Technology Counsel (Full Time, Remote) at VeraSafe

About the Role 

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to join—and have a hand in shaping—a fast-growing, dynamic company that is working on the cutting edge of privacy and data protection. We are a primarily remote team, offering our team members a comfortable, flexible work life. We collaborate closely (you won’t feel like you’re working in isolation) and you’ll quickly integrate with our experienced attorneys and consultants.

Primary job responsibilities will include advising clients on privacy compliance, detailed legal analysis of clients’ products and services, data protection assessments and regulatory compliance auditing, and contract review and drafting.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Supervising junior attorneys and team members and providing feedback and guidance
• Working directly with VeraSafe clients, including leading client engagements
• Assessing client information systems for compliance with data protection regulations and the VeraSafe Privacy Program Certification Criteria
• Drafting data protection agreements, addenda, and amendments
• Advising clients on privacy-related product improvements
• Researching legal issues and composing legal opinions/memoranda
• Writing privacy law related articles and blog posts
• Leading the development of in-house legal templates
• Leading the development of internal procedures and methodologies

What We Need From You

Required:

• At least 2-3 years of work experience as a privacy attorney—preferably with significant experience working with the GDPR, the former EU Data Protection Directive, Privacy Shield/Safe Harbor, or US privacy laws
• Privacy certifications of some kind (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPP/US, specialty from law school, etc.)
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and the ability to provide direction and feedback in a helpful and positive manner
• Experience working closely with clients and successfully managing client relationships
• License to practice law in your jurisdiction
• Team player, interested in contributing to a growing enterprise
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work remotely

Preferred:

• At least 5 years of work experience as an attorney
• Experience, training, or certification in one of the following areas: IT security, DevOps, programming, web development, MIS/CIS, or other technology field

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a strong work ethic
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using a variety of software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and management capabilities
• Ability to manage your own schedule in order to work successfully with international teams and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work independently and fully deliver on all commitments

What You’ll Gain from Joining VeraSafe 

• The chance to shape a fast-paced and growing international business
• Tremendous professional growth opportunities
• Leadership experience
• Working in an open environment with a team that respects your ideas and contributions
• Competitive compensation 
• Membership in IAPP, the International Association of Privacy Professionals
• Opportunities to travel in the U.S. and Europe
• Opportunity to participate in an intellectually intense, service-oriented environment