Privacy and Regulatory Counsel

Our client, an established technology company providing cloud-based communications and related technology solutions to businesses and consumers, is seeking a Privacy and Regulatory Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for a broad range of regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, and emerging technology matters, including artificial intelligence.

• Lead U.S. and international data privacy and consumer protection initiatives, including compliance with GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy and data protection laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, governance frameworks, and related compliance programs.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks associated with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including data governance, confidentiality, intellectual property ownership, and evolving AI regulatory frameworks.
• Advise business and product teams on complex legal and regulatory matters, translating evolving requirements into practical, commercially oriented guidance.
• Support compliance with European Union and member-state privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection requirements.
• Provide legal analysis and guidance on regulatory matters involving agencies such as the FCC and FTC and other applicable regulatory authorities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks while enabling new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Help advance the legal department's use of AI and technology to improve legal drafting, contract review, regulatory analysis, and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of responsible AI policies and internal guidelines governing the use of emerging technologies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide counsel on general corporate and business matters as needed.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise the business on their potential impact.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, including in-house experience and law firm experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, CPRA, COPPA, and PIPEDA.
• Experience advising on complex regulatory frameworks, including matters involving the FCC, FTC, and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated experience developing or supporting privacy, regulatory compliance, and governance programs.
• Experience evaluating legal issues involving artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, or other emerging technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience advising businesses in regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Commercial contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated agreements.
• Ability to interpret complex and evolving legal requirements and translate them into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, business judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.