Director, Privacy Counsel

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

. Serve as the company's primary privacy counsel and advise on privacy matters across clinical development, commercial operations, corporate functions, and IT .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. and global privacy laws, including HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR, with a strong focus on advising life sciences companies on privacy matters. Proven ability to draft and implement privacy policies, manage data governance, and provide actionable guidance to stakeholders.

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J.D. Licensed To Practice Law8 To 10 Years Legal Experience In PrivacyWorking Knowledge Of HIPAAExperience With Data Protection AgreementsAbility To Advise Senior Leadership

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Hard Skills

Privacy Law ExpertiseData Governance Policy ImplementationCross-Border Data Transfer CompliancePrivacy Incident ResponseData MappingImpact AssessmentsPrivacy-By-Design InitiativesVendor Privacy DiligenceNegotiation Of Data Protection TermsClinical Research Privacy Practices

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingIntellectual CuriosityAbility To Work IndependentlyRisk-Based Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed In-House Counsel In California

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalLife SciencesConsumer Health Data LawsData Processing AgreementsPrivacy PoliciesPHIPIIComplianceData Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the company's primary privacy counsel and advise on privacy matters across clinical development, commercial operations, corporate functions, and IT
Provide timely, actionable guidance and clear recommendations to business partners and leadership
Advise on U.S. and global privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, CIPA, HIPAA, FTC requirements, GDPR, UK GDPR, and other international privacy regimes
Draft, implement, and maintain privacy and data governance policies, procedures, and guidance
Advise on collection, use, storage, disclosure, and cross-border transfer of PHI and PII
Review and negotiate data protection terms, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and international transfer mechanisms
Support vendor privacy and security diligence
Build and maintain privacy policies, notices, procedures, training, records of processing, data mapping, impact assessments, and privacy-by-design initiatives
Support assessment, response, and notification obligations for privacy incidents and data security events
Handle data subject and consumer requests
Monitor emerging privacy, health data, and AI-related legal developments and update guidance and programs
Partner with Compliance, IT, HR, Clinical, Commercial, and Finance, and work with outside counsel and consultants as needed
Manage interactions with the company’s external DPO and DPRs globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Authorized to practice in California as registered in-house counsel if residing in California
8 to 10 years of legal experience focused on privacy, including law firm training and in-house experience
Demonstrated experience advising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences companies on privacy matters, including clinical research and commercial data practices
Working knowledge of HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, CIPA, state privacy and consumer health data laws
Working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and cross-border data transfer requirements
Familiarity with PHI and PII transfer, collection, storage, and use
Experience with data protection terms, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and privacy and security diligence
Ability to work independently and make sound risk-based recommendations with incomplete information
Ability to advise stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Hands-on, pragmatic problem-solving ability
Collaborative, intellectually curious, and outstanding communication skills
Commitment to Vera's values and mission
Ability to build practical processes, drive continuous improvement, and use technology and data to scale a privacy program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance incentive bonus
New hire equity
Ongoing performance-based equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays