Senior Privacy Counsel

Stack Exchange

. Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-first products and services, data management and use, EdTech, Advertising, and data governance .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, with a strong ability to advise on data protection matters and negotiate commercial agreements. Proven experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating legal advice into actionable business policies.

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Juris Doctor (JD) Degree6+ Years Legal Practice ExperienceExperience Advising on Privacy MattersDrafting and Negotiating Data Protection TermsMembership in U.S. State Bar

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Hard Skills

Data Protection LawPrivacy Law ComplianceContract NegotiationRegulatory InvestigationsData GovernanceGDPR ComplianceCCPA/CPRA KnowledgeData Retention PoliciesLegal ResearchCommercial Agreements

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

EdTechAdvertisingData ManagementInfoSecSecurity CertificationsData Subject Access RequestsMaster Service AgreementsData Protection AgreementsBusiness Impact AnalysisFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-first products and services, data management and use, EdTech, Advertising, and data governance
Support the public community platform, Ads, and Stack Overflow for Teams businesses
Advise on regulatory investigations, individual complaints, GDPR data subject access requests, and data retention
Provide subject matter expertise on global privacy law and regulation
Support the product lawyer in evaluating privacy laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and related guidelines
Develop and maintain expertise in data use and protection laws and advise on their business impact
Draft, review, structure, and negotiate data protection terms in commercial agreements, including master service agreements and DPAs
Collaborate with and support InfoSec to obtain and maintain security certifications
Advise Product and Engineering teams on privacy matters across products
Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Report to the Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State Bar
6+ years of legal practice experience; in-house legal experience preferred
Ability to interact with and establish the respect and confidence of senior business leaders
Business-oriented problem solving and ability to partner across departments
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable experience advising clients on privacy matters, Ads, and global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, and other international data protection frameworks
Significant experience drafting and negotiating data protection terms in commercial contracts
Sound and pragmatic legal and business judgment on privacy and data protection issues
Ability to translate legal advice into actionable policies, processes, and programs
Ability to travel to various locations and attend conferences or training sessions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Base Salary
Generous paid vacation
Generous parental leave, family care leave, and unlimited sick days
Industry-leading health benefits applicable per country of residence for all full-time employees
Company-paid Life Insurance
Home Internet stipend
Professional allocation for growth and development
One-time allowance to assist with home office setup
Company-paid access to Calm, Prosus Academy and Overdrive
Bonus