Senior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

. Serve as in-house legal subject matter expert and partner with the executive team .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $227,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in data privacy, compliance, and product legal strategy, with a strong ability to navigate U.S. and European data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. Capable of developing scalable legal systems and playbooks while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.

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Data Privacy ExpertiseGDPR ComplianceCommercial Contracts UnderstandingIn-House Counsel ExperienceClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data CompliancePrivacy Law NavigationLegal Risk AssessmentPlaybook DevelopmentCustomer Security Questionnaire SupportIntellectual Property LawCommercial ContractsData Controller vs. Processor DistinctionSOC 2 Type II FamiliarityLegal Workflow Streamlining

Soft Skills

Strategic Problem SolvingCollaborative ApproachTrusted Advisor Capability

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from an Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership in State Bar Association

Industry Keywords

PrivacyComplianceData UseTech Company ExperienceStartup-Focused Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as in-house legal subject matter expert and partner with the executive team
Lead product legal strategy and execution, especially across privacy, data, AI, compliance, commercial contracts, customer security requirements, and scalable legal support
Develop practical, repeatable systems for responding to privacy questions, particularly relating to Subscriber Signals
Advise on Kit, SparkLoop, Subscriber Signals, and the connected ecosystem of creator tools
Report to the Chief Operating Officer and partner with product, sales, finance, people operations, security, sponsorships, and engineering leaders
Own core legal work in-house and determine when specialized outside counsel is needed
Assess legal risks, opportunities, ambiguity, and recurring work during onboarding
Build a view of upcoming legal needs and design scalable privacy intake, guidance, and escalation systems
Own GDPR and data compliance vetting
Establish processes for responding to customer security questionnaires
Build playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance for recurring privacy, data-use, and compliance questions
Partner throughout the product lifecycle on initiatives and feature releases
Prioritize legal risks, reduce reliance on outside counsel, and streamline legal workflows
Help Kit mature its privacy, compliance, product counsel, commercial contracts, and security support operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in data, compliance, and product
Strong ability to navigate U.S. and European data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA
Familiarity with data controller vs. processor distinctions
Ability to translate privacy and compliance requirements into scalable playbooks, templates, intake processes, and self-service guidance
Experience supporting customer security questionnaires and partnering with security, sales, product, and engineering teams
Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II and related legal, privacy, and customer requirements
Understanding of intellectual property law related to brand, content, and software
Understanding of commercial contracts
Clear communication and trusted-advisor capability
Experience as in-house counsel at a tech company or serving a tech portfolio at a top-tier startup-focused firm
J.D. from an accredited law school in the United States
Active membership in good standing of a State Bar Association
Strategic, business-oriented, collaborative, and creative problem-solving approach
Located in the United States
Legally authorized to work in the country of residence
Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit Sharing
Kit equity
401k with a 5% match
Up to $2,100 per month toward medical premiums; dental and vision premiums fully covered; Health Insurance through Aetna
$2,000 equipment allowance for the first two years and $1,000 every following two years
Company-provided laptops
Individual learning and development budget of $3,500/year
Gender affirming benefits
Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually through JOON
Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment
After-tax bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation while fully unplugged from work
Ten (10) paid holidays a year
Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health and well-being days
Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in the child's first year
Up to six weeks of paid bereavement, medical, and disaster leave after six months of employment; two weeks of each paid leave during the first six months
Winter Break Closure: one week of collective paid closure at the end of December
Four-week paid sabbatical after five years
In-person or virtual team retreats twice a year
100% remote work