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StackAdapt

As StackAdapt's Privacy Attorney, reporting to the Global Privacy Counsel, you will be directly involved in supporting and developing StackAdapt's privacy program to maintain compliance with privacy ...

Apple

Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA · On-site

As Privacy Counsel you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team on privacy issues impacting Apple's business and products globally. You will work directly with business ...

Apple

Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA

$200K - $301K/yr

As Privacy Counsel you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team on privacy issues impacting Apple's business and products globally. You will work directly with business ...

Datadog

Privacy Counsel

New York, NY · Hybrid

Datadog is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Privacy Legal team and play a key role in scaling Datadog's global data privacy and AI governance program. In this role, you will advise on a wide ...

Nextdoor

Privacy Counsel

San Francisco, CA

The Impact You'll Make As Privacy and Regulatory Compliance Counsel, you'll be responsible for analyzing current and developing laws that impact the Nextdoor platform and suite of products ...

Nextdoor

Privacy Counsel

San Francisco, CA

The Impact You'll Make As Privacy and Regulatory Compliance Counsel, you'll be responsible for analyzing current and developing laws that impact the Nextdoor platform and suite of products ...

Datadog

Privacy Counsel

New York, NY · On-site

$171K - $250K/yr

Datadog is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Privacy Legal team and play a key role in scaling Datadog's global data privacy and AI governance program. In this role, you will advise on a wide ...

Nextdoor

Privacy Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Impact You'll Make As Privacy and Regulatory Compliance Counsel, you'll be responsible for analyzing current and developing laws that impact the Nextdoor platform and suite of products ...

Amazon

AWS Privacy Counsel

Santa Monica, CA

$113K - $144K/yr

As Privacy Counsel for Amazon Web Services, you'll collaborate with legal teams and business leaders to navigate complex global privacy regulations, build privacy into innovative products, and ...

Amazon

AWS Privacy Counsel

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$113K - $144K/yr

As Privacy Counsel for Amazon Web Services, you'll collaborate with legal teams and business leaders to navigate complex global privacy regulations, build privacy into innovative products, and ...

RingCentral, Inc.

Senior Privacy Counsel

$142K - $194K/yr

We're currently looking for a Senior Privacy Counsel As Senior Privacy Counsel you will be the primary privacy legal advisor dedicated to supporting our product teams as they build AI-first ...

Trustly

Privacy Counsel, Americas

New York, NY · On-site

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to join our globalLegal, Compliance & Risk team at an exciting period in Trustly's growth. Reporting directly to the Global Head of ...

Albertsons

Privacy Counsel, Advertising

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

The Privacy Counsel, Advertising will play a key role within Albertsons' privacy team. This position is responsible for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards ...

Amazon

AWS Privacy Counsel

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$113K - $144K/yr

As Privacy Counsel for Amazon Web Services, you'll collaborate with legal teams and business leaders to navigate complex global privacy regulations, build privacy into innovative products, and ...

CrowdStrike

Privacy Counsel (Remote)

OR · On-site +1

CrowdStrike is seeking a highly motivated Privacy Counsel to join our global Privacy & Public Policy team. This role combines commercial contracting, vendor onboarding, AI-related legal assessment ...

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.

Privacy Counsel (Remote)

CrowdStrike is seeking a highly motivated Privacy Counsel to join our global Privacy & Public Policy team. This role combines commercial contracting, vendor onboarding, AI-related legal assessment ...

Apple

Senior Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$172K - $233K/yr

As Senior Privacy Counsel you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team on privacy issues impacting Apple's business and products globally. You will work directly with ...

Verkada

Senior Privacy Counsel

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$158K - $215K/yr

Collaborate with Product Counsel to provide privacy legal advice to Product and Engineering teams on new products and features, from ideation through launch * Commercial Support. Develop and maintain ...

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Privacy Counsel

StackAdapt

Remote

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it's a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

As StackAdapt's Privacy Attorney, reporting to the Global Privacy Counsel, you will be directly involved in supporting and developing StackAdapt's privacy program to maintain compliance with privacy laws, mitigate risk and build trust with customers and consumers This position will work cross-functionally with business units and within strategic projects to advance StackAdapt's privacy program and supporting technologies. This is an exciting opportunity at a high growth Canadian tech company that allows you to play a key role in implementing strategic data protection initiatives throughout the enterprise to unify central business and technology groups.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company and you will work as part of a highly collaborative remote global Legal team. This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.

What you'll be doing:

  • Work closely with the Global Privacy Counsel and other members of the Legal team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as privacy commitments
  • Collaborate with the Global Privacy Counsel and Compliance Lead, on the enhancement of processes to monitor, audit, and improve information and privacy practices
  • Support commercial transactions by negotiating and drafting Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contractual provisions, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws while supporting business objectives
  • Assist members of the revenue, advertising solutions, client services and security teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to partnerships and business development opportunities
  • Identify requirements of applicable data protection laws and regulations and coordinate with internal teams to ensure proper data processing 
  • Monitor evolving privacy legislation including analyses of draft and proposed bills and amendments 
  • Assist with privacy assessments and internal training exercises 
  • Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and business objectives
  • Continuously develop skills and knowledge of the data protection landscape and relevant industries through research, due diligence, training, benchmarking, and other means
  • Support the team with a variety of data protection projects and coordinating various activities with key stakeholders as required
  • Provide thought leadership internally and externally

What you'll bring to the table:

  • Understanding of data protection laws and industry guidelines, particularly those relevant to marketing and advertising technologies. 
  • Practical, business-minded professional with at least 5 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience inhouse representing an organisation in the adtech or martech industry, or within the privacy or data protection group of a reputable US firm
  • Creativity, a day to day ability to think outside the box, and an ability to work exceptionally collaboratively with others 
  • Hands-on experience providing practical and actionable legal guidance regarding risks and obligations under data protection frameworks  (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA) 
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into succinct and relevant points, including the ability to translate privacy concepts to business terms
  • A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset 
  • Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Professional maturity and integrity 
  • Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
  • IAPP Privacy certification a plus 
  • Active standing in at least one state bar in the U.S

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