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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 ...

Verkada

Senior Privacy Counsel

San Mateo, CA

$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 ...

Lyra Health

Privacy and AI Counsel

Charleston, WV · Remote

$134K - $184K/yr

The role will also involve working with the Privacy Counsel, International and the Data Protection Specialist, who are both based in the UK. You will be expected to work independently in managing ...

Lyra Health

Privacy and AI Counsel

The role will also involve working with the Privacy Counsel, International and the Data Protection Specialist, who are both based in the UK. You will be expected to work independently in managing ...

Verkada

Senior Privacy Counsel

Austin, TX

$138K - $187K/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 ...

GoodRx

Privacy Counsel I

$158K - $254K/yr

The Privacy Counsel I will be a key member of the GoodRx legal team focused on privacy issues and will be an integral part of a fast-growing team. You will be expected to stay up-to-date on relevant ...

Verkada

Senior Privacy Counsel

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K - $187K/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 ...

Apple

Senior Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA

$235K - $353K/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 ...

Postman

Privacy & Commercial Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As Privacy & Commercial Counsel, you will own the commercial privacy workstream that keeps these transactions moving: negotiating DPAs, responding to customer and partner privacy questionnaires ...

Apple

Senior Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA

$235K - $353K/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 ...

Apple

Senior Privacy Counsel

Cupertino, CA

$235K - $353K/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 ...

Dialpad

Product and Privacy Counsel

San Ramon, CA

Your role As a Product and Privacy Counsel, you'll own the legal strategy where product innovation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance intersect. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering ...

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Privacy Counsel professionals often manage the challenge of keeping up with frequently changing data privacy regulations and ensuring that company policies remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions. They also work closely with cross-functional teams to provide real-time legal advice during product development, vendor negotiations, or data incident response. Managing competing priorities—such as supporting business innovation while minimizing legal and reputational risks—requires both strategic thinking and flexibility. This dynamic environment offers continuous learning and the opportunity to make a significant organizational impact.

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A Privacy Counsel is a legal professional who advises organizations on data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices. They help ensure compliance with laws like GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection frameworks. Their responsibilities often include drafting privacy policies, reviewing data processing agreements, and working with internal teams to mitigate privacy risks. They also monitor regulatory developments and may assist in responding to data breaches or regulatory inquiries. The role requires a strong understanding of privacy laws, risk management, and data governance.

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To thrive as a Privacy Counsel, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, relevant bar admission, and deep expertise in data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Experience with compliance management tools, incident response systems, and professional certifications like CIPP/US or CIPM is highly valued. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly set top candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensuring organizational privacy compliance, minimizing risk, and effectively advising internal stakeholders.

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Senior Privacy Counsel

Ares Operations LLC

Los Angeles, CA

$150K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is seeking an experienced and strategic privacy and data protection attorney to join its Legal team. This role reports to the Managing Director, Associate General Counsel, Enterprise Legal. The position offers the opportunity to lead and continue maturing Ares' global privacy program within a dynamic and fast-growing alternative investment management platform.
The Senior Privacy Counsel will serve as the firm's primary legal advisor and subject matter expert on privacy, data protection and cybersecurity matters across the firm's global operations, including the United States, EMEA and APAC. The role requires a strategic, solutions-oriented lawyer who can translate complex global regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising financial institutions or other highly regulated organizations that process large volumes of personal data. Experience at a bank or global financial institution is strongly preferred.

REPORTING

Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Enterprise Legal

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Global Privacy Program Leadership

    • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the firm's global privacy and data protection program, including enterprise-wide policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

    • Provide strategic oversight of privacy compliance across the firm's operations in the U.S., EMEA, APAC and LATAM, ensuring alignment with applicable local laws and regulatory expectations and partnering with local external counsel as needed.

    • Coordinate with regional Legal and Compliance teams to address local privacy law requirements and implement consistent firmwide standards.

    • Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the firm.

  • Legal Advisory & Regulatory Compliance

    • Advise the business on the application of global privacy and data protection laws, including but not limited to:

      • GDPR and UK GDPR

      • CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. state privacy laws

      • GLBA and financial sector privacy requirements

      • APAC privacy regimes (ex. Singapore PDPA)

    • Monitor developments in global privacy regulations and translate regulatory changes into practical guidance for the business.

    • Support expansion into new jurisdictions by advising on privacy regulatory requirements.

    • Provide privacy guidance for new business initiatives and ensure that privacy considerations are incorporated using privacy-by-design principles.

  • Data Governance & Risk Management

    • Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments for new systems, vendors, or processing activities.

    • Establish and maintain data inventories, record retention schedules, records of processing activities, and related documentation as required by applicable regulations.

    • Partner with cybersecurity and information technology teams on data protection strategy and risk mitigation.

    • Provide privacy guidance on the firm's artificial guidance (AI) strategy

  • Incident Response

    • Advise on data breach response, investigation, and regulatory notification requirements across relevant jurisdictions.

    • Serve as a key legal advisor for privacy incidents in partnership with cybersecurity, risk and compliance teams.

  • Contracting & Vendor Management

    • Review and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in vendor contracts, including data processing agreements.

    • Oversee privacy diligence in third-party vendor risk management processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Bachelor's degree required

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of legal experience in privacy, data protection, or cybersecurity matters

  • Experience in financial services, preferably at a bank, asset manager, fintech, or similarly regulated institution

  • Demonstrated experience advising organizations processing large volumes of personal data

  • Deep knowledge of global privacy frameworks and cross-border data transfer issues

  • Experience leading enterprise privacy programs and complex crossfunctional initiatives

  • Strong stakeholder management experience including interaction with senior leadership

  • CIPP certification(s) preferred but not required

General Requirements

  • Experience providing practical, solutions-based legal advice and strategically collaborating with business partners to navigate legal landscapes and commercial considerations

  • Ability to operate autonomously as well as part of a larger team

  • Ability to plan, execute and manage projects, getting buy-in from relevant stakeholders

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Excellent contract review, drafting and negotiation skills

  • Critical thinker and skilled issue spotter with high attention to detail

  • Ability to successfully manage/prioritize multiple priorities and competing/shifting demands

  • Growth mindset with the desire to learn and take on new challenges

  • Drive to further develop data privacy and protection subject matter expertise

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$250,000-$300,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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