Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance, Product & Privacy

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, privacy, compliance and product innovation within a globally distributed environment. You will advise on complex regulatory and privacy matters while supporting AI‑driven and enterprise software initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain corporate policies, compliance frameworks and operational controls to meet evolving global regulations.
• Develop and scale global privacy programmes, conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs).
• Partner with product, engineering and operations teams to assess the impact of privacy, data‑protection and AI‑related regulations on products and processes.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, product development and privacy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to implement legal recommendations and ensure worldwide regulatory alignment.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives involving AI deployment, emerging technologies and enterprise software innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, strengthen governance and enhance compliance efficiency.

Required profile

• Law degree (JD or equivalent) with an active licence to practice law or progress toward qualification.
• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, data privacy, product counselling or technology law, either in‑house or at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of global privacy and data‑protection regulations and ability to advise on operational implementation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, capable of explaining complex legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, open‑source ecosystems or enterprise software environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate across multicultural, globally distributed teams.

Required skills