Senior Director, Product, Security and Privacy

Neo4j

. Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Security, and Go-To-Market teams .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Security, and Go-To-Market teams
Ensure products are designed, built, and delivered in compliance with applicable laws and aligned with risk tolerance
Serve as the primary legal partner for product and engineering teams across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid offerings
Advise on legal issues throughout the product development lifecycle, including feature design, data flows, APIs, integrations, and platform architecture
Review and help shape product requirements, specifications, and launch plans to proactively manage legal risk
Advise on open-source software usage, contributions, and licensing models
Support compliance with open-source obligations and guide inbound and outbound licensing strategies
Partner with engineering and security on OSS governance and tooling
Provide guidance on privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR, CCPA, and global data transfer frameworks
Advise on product-embedded privacy features, security controls, and data-handling practices
Partner with Security, Trust, and Compliance teams on incident response, customer security inquiries, and audits
Support product-led go-to-market initiatives
Help develop scalable legal frameworks enabling enterprise sales, self-serve, and cloud motions
Monitor emerging laws and regulations affecting enterprise software, AI, data, and cloud services
Identify and assess legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
Contribute to internal policies, guidelines, and playbooks
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior product and engineering leaders
Educate and empower non-legal stakeholders through training and pragmatic guidance
Help scale legal processes for a fast-growing, global organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD or equivalent law degree; licensed and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
10+ years of relevant legal experience, with a significant focus on product, technology, or commercial matters
Experience supporting enterprise software, cloud services, or developer-focused products
Strong working knowledge of software licensing and SaaS models
Strong working knowledge of open-source licensing concepts
Strong working knowledge of privacy and data protection frameworks
Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical audiences
In-house experience at a B2B SaaS or open-source company preferred
Familiarity with database technologies, developer platforms, or infrastructure software preferred
Experience with AI/ML, data platforms, or regulated enterprise customers preferred
Comfort working in a fast-paced, globally distributed organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock option grant for US employees
Annual bonus eligibility for certain roles
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k)
Paid time off
Certain leaves of absence
Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace
Collaboration and employee empowerment