[Hiring] Sr. Privacy Counsel @Stack Overflow

Remote Full-time
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role DescriptionStack Overflow is looking for a high caliber, experienced, and creative privacy attorney to join the legal team. We are looking for someone experienced to join as a true strategic partner and build trust with those around them. This individual will report into the Chief Legal Officer. • Support the business (product, engineering, etc.) to build trustworthy, privacy-first products and services.• Work closely with product and engineering to advise on the management and use of data, including privacy matters related to EdTech, Advertising, and data governance. • Support our public community platform and Ads and Stack Overflow for Teams businesses. • Provide subject matter expert advice in connection with regulatory investigations, individual complaints, and enquiries related to GDPR. • Manage GDPR individual data subject access rights requests and data retention. • Provide subject matter expert advice across all aspects of global privacy law and regulation.• Support product lawyer in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions on new and existing products and features. • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in areas of data use and protection laws. • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate data protection terms in various commercial agreements including master service agreements and DPAs. • Collaborate with and support the InfoSec team to obtain and maintain security certifications. Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree required• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school• Membership with good standing in at least one U.S.State Bar• 6+ years of legal practice experience. In-house legal experience preferred• Capable of interacting with, and establishing the respect and confidence of, senior business leaders• Business-oriented problem solver and a flexible team player• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills• Demonstrable experience in advising clients on privacy matters and legislation• Significant experience drafting and negotiating data protection terms in commercial contracts• Global thinker and demonstrated collaborator• Ability to translate legal advice into actionable policies, processes, and programsRequirements• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal• Ability to travel to various locations• Attending conferences or training sessions• Speak/Listen via headset for a considerable amount of timeBenefits• Competitive BaseSalary• Generous paid vacation• Generous parental leave (16 weeks at 100% pay), family care leave, and unlimited sick days• Equity for all employees at all levels• Industry-leading health benefits applicable per country of residence for all full-time employees• Company-paid Life Insurance• Home Internet stipend• Professional allocation for your growth and development• One-time allowance to assist with your home office setup• Company-paid access to Calm, Bravely, LinkedIn Learning, MyAcademy, and Overdrive Apply tot his job
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