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Solutus Legal SearchPrivacy and Regulatory Counsel – Silicon Valley, CA (Remote) (1005-SLS)
Solutus Legal Search acts on behalf of an established technology company providing business and consumer cloud communications and technology solutions to find a Privacy and Regulatory…
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Solutus Legal Search acts on behalf of an established technology company providing business and consumer cloud communications and technology solutions to find a Privacy and Regulatory Counsel. This remote position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and functions within the legal department to handle regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, and emerging technology matters including artificial intelligence. The attorney acts as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams and business leaders, balancing…
Job Description
Solutus Legal Search acts on behalf of an established technology company providing business and consumer cloud communications and technology solutions to find a Privacy and Regulatory Counsel. This remote position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and functions within the legal department to handle regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, and emerging technology matters including artificial intelligence. The attorney acts as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams and business leaders, balancing risk management with company innovation and growth. Substantive duties span domestic and international privacy regulations, complex commercial contracts, and broader corporate issues. For candidates living outside the Bay Area, minimal travel of four times per year to headquarters is required, while Bay Area residents are strongly encouraged to attend group office lunches on Tuesdays for team connection.
Responsibilities
- Manage domestic and international consumer protection and data privacy initiatives involving GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, and PIPEDA compliance.
- Design, establish, and maintain compliance programs, governance frameworks, and privacy policies.
- Evaluate regulatory, legal, and operational risks linked to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies regarding data governance, intellectual property, and confidentiality.
- Provide practical and commercially focused guidance to product and business teams on legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support compliance obligations concerning European Union and member-state data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy laws.
- Deliver legal analysis and guidance regarding regulatory authorities such as the FCC and FTC.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate legal risks while supporting new business initiatives, products, and services.
- Assist the legal department in adopting technology and artificial intelligence to enhance contract review, regulatory analysis, workflow efficiency, and legal drafting.
- Help create internal guidelines and responsible AI policies governing emerging technology usage.
- Draft, negotiate, and review sophisticated commercial agreements while counseling on general corporate matters.
- Track regulatory and legislative developments to proactively advise the business on potential impacts.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience that includes law firm and in-house backgrounds
- Solid knowledge of international and U.S. data protection and privacy statutes including GDPR, CPRA, COPPA, and PIPEDA
- Demonstrated background handling complex regulatory frameworks involving the FTC, FCC, and HIPAA
- Proven experience building or supporting governance, regulatory compliance, and privacy programs
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts
- Residency in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones
Qualifications
- Experience assessing legal matters related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data governance, or other emerging technologies
- Background advising businesses operating within regulated industries
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits featuring an employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Additional employee benefits, which may include restricted stock units or bonus compensation for eligible employees
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role can be performed remotely for candidates residing in the Mountain or Pacific time zones.
What is the salary range for this job?
The anticipated base salary spans from $195,000 to $240,000 per year, depending on location, qualifications, and experience.
Are there travel requirements for remote workers?
Individuals living outside the Bay Area are required to travel to headquarters four times per year.
How do I apply for this position?
Candidates applying directly to the client will be redirected to Solutus Legal Search, which is the exclusive representative for this search.
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