Director, Legal Product & Privacy Job at Checkr (San Francisco)

Senior Director, Privacy

We're looking for a talented Senior Director, Privacy to join our dynamic and co...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Remote; New York; Austin; Seattle; Mountain View; Washington DC

Salary:

211800.00 - 340200.00 $ / Year

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Necessary qualifications to practice law in your local jurisdiction
10+ years practicing law, ideally with at least 3+ years of in-house experience at an enterprise SaaS company
3+ years of direct people management experience (A globally distributed team is a plus)
CIPP certification
Passion to understand our customers, products, culture, and business model
Deep knowledge of applicable privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.)
Extensive experience working to negotiate complex technology transaction agreements, with an ability to embrace “smart risk” and develop customer-centric solutions
Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a moral compass that takes your understanding, work product, and client relationships to the next level
Demonstrated growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and remote-friendly workplace

Job Responsibility

Oversee a team of attorneys and privacy professionals responsible for managing and updating privacy contracts, such as Data Processing Addendums and Business Associate Agreements
Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for the Commercial Legal team
Collaborate with Governance, Risk & Compliance, Product Legal, and Trust (Information Security) teams to ensure our products and services comply with industry standards, certifications, and best practices
Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal (including Commercial Legal, Public Policy, and Product Legal) to ensure that our customer-facing Privacy contracts, communications, and practices take a “customer first” approach
Contribute to building data privacy-conscious products that our customers trust and love
Creatively build upon and drive awareness around privacy and data protection issues, including developing and delivering training to Commercial Legal, Sales, and Customer Support teams
Engage with the privacy legal community and partner with Privacy Team leadership to understand evolving issues, develop team strategy, and to help Atlassian provide an industry-leading privacy program for our customers and colleagues

What we offer

health coverage
paid volunteer days
wellness resources

Fulltime

Senior Director - Product Counsel

As Senior Director, you will set the vision for how legal, safety, and operation...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

200000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

SoundCloud

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of legal experience at a technology, digital media, or related company, including experience in senior leadership roles
Significant experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of Product Counsel, Trust & Safety, Policy, and Legal Operations teams at scale
Deep expertise in technology law, privacy/data protection, consumer protection, e-commerce/subscription regulations, payments, and global regulatory environments across the U.S., EU, UK, and other major markets
Proven success in building and maturing teams, operational processes, roadmaps, and cross-functional strategies in complex or high-growth environments
Demonstrated leadership in designing and scaling Trust & Safety or platform governance frameworks, with experience in content moderation, enforcement operations, or online safety compliance
Extensive experience partnering cross-functionally with leaders throughout the organization to drive alignment, accelerate decision-making, and deliver legally sound, user-centric product and platform outcomes
Understanding of copyright law and/or operational rights management frameworks
experience overseeing copyright operations is highly preferred
Skilled at influencing executives, synthesizing complex issues into actionable guidance, and setting organizational direction across ambiguous and evolving landscapes
Experience managing outside counsel, vendors, and technology partners across multiple jurisdictions

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor teams across Product Counsel, Legal Operations, setting vision, priorities, KPIs, and scalable operational frameworks
Serve as a senior legal partner to Product, Engineering, Operations, Trust & Safety, and executive leadership, driving cross-functional strategies that balance product velocity with legal, regulatory, and platform governance requirements
Support the product team in the international rollout of SoundCloud Go/Go+
Provide high-level, business-minded legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle, advising on subscriptions, monetization models, marketplace offerings, payments, fan engagement features, creator tools, and global data protection compliance
Oversee privacy-by-design initiatives, review user flows and consent mechanisms, and maintain product-related Terms of Service, Privacy Policy provisions, disclosures, and compliance documentation
Ensure adherence to third-party platform and developer requirements (e.g., Apple, Google) and supervise the negotiation, technology partnerships, and vendor agreements
Oversee platform safety policies, content moderation guidelines, enforcement frameworks, and escalation management for high-risk user safety, fraud, abuse, and integrity issues
Partner with cross-functional teams to design trust & safety systems that protect users while supporting creative expression and platform growth, ensuring alignment with global online safety and consumer protection regulations
Manage Trust and Safety and copyright, including DMCA workflows, rights holder interactions, and enforcement processes, while driving improvements in tooling, automation, and operational efficiency

What we offer

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
Robust 401k program
Employee Equity Plan
Generous professional development allowance
Creativity and Wellness benefit
Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Fulltime

Director of Privacy - Go-to-Market (GTM) and Trust

We are looking for a highly skilled and internationally experienced Privacy atto...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of privacy (or related) experience, with expertise in all privacy areas including partnering directly with GTM and Trust functions
Qualified to practice law in your local jurisdiction
Deep understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and ISO 27701
A smart approach to risk-taking and decision-making that aligns with Atlassian’s fast-paced, agile and innovative culture
Understanding of the diverse business cultures and regulatory environments across EMEA, and the ability to deliver privacy solutions that anticipate and address the unique privacy needs of customers
Simplifier communication skills that translate complex privacy and technical concepts into easily digestible content for customers and internal stakeholders
The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment
A growth mindset, resilience, and a healthy sense of humor

Job Responsibility

GTM and Trust support: Provide expert privacy counsel to GTM and Trust teams throughout the customer lifecycle, including pre-sales content development, compliance with global privacy laws, customer migrations to Cloud and support for strategic and novel privacy negotiations
Customer support: Engage directly with customers to address specific privacy needs and expectations unique to the EMEA region, adapting guidance to reflect local business practices and cultural nuances
Regulatory compliance: Advise on the impact of emerging global privacy laws and regulations, and help prepare practical responses to new requirements
Cross-functional engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including other Legal pillars, Sales, Trust, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and IT, to ensure privacy considerations and customer needs are integrated into business initiatives and roadmaps

What we offer

health and wellbeing resources
paid volunteer days

Director, Product Security

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future ...

Location

United States , Portland

Salary:

224000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

New Relic

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of technical hands-on security experience or security program management
Deep Engineering Background: Substantial, hands-on experience in software engineering and development roles prior to, or integrated with, security leadership
Demonstrated ability leading multiple managers and teams
SaaS Product Delivery Experience: Proven track record of securing rapidly scaling SaaS products delivered on cloud platforms
Strong product security program planning, project management, and execution skills
DevSecOps Mastery: Extensive, practical experience designing and implementing advanced DevSecOps toolchains and methodologies
A background involving open-source security, vulnerability disclosure, SaaS cloud security technologies, product incident response, and a deep understanding of risk and threat assessments
Experience identifying and resolving potential security issues involving compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory issues as related to Software as a Service (SaaS)
Demonstrated communication skills with detailed, technical information in a manner comprehensible by individuals at varying degrees of experience and skill level

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the CISO to provide leadership for product security strategy execution, product security architecture, and the secure engineering ecosystem
Help build and deliver on the CISO's vision for the growth of information security programs such as SDLC, audit logging, product security standards, security testing, and bug bounties
Own and Execute the Product Security Strategy, defining a clear, actionable roadmap that aligns with business goals and reduces organizational risk
Act as the principal security advisor to Engineering and Product leadership, translating high-level product strategy into technical security requirements and engineering practices
Drive DevSecOps Adoption by architecting and leading the implementation of our DevSecOps program, integrating security testing, validation, and controls seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline
Leverage deep experience with a broad range of development, build, and deploy systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Kubernetes) to identify and eliminate security friction points
Design, implement, and run an effective Product Vulnerability Management lifecycle, from automated scanning and triage to developer remediation and verification
Work directly with development teams to improve and scale secure coding practices, focusing on developer experience and automation
Feed and grow a global security organization that motivates team members to face challenges and deliver significant work
Coach and mentor managers and team members by understanding their career goals and providing opportunities for professional growth

What we offer

Corporate bonus plan
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Parental leave and planning
Mental health benefits
401(k) plan and match
Flex time-off
11 paid holidays
Volunteer time-off

Fulltime

Director Commercial Legal

We’re looking for an experienced commercial counsel to join our Commercial Legal...

Location

United States , New York; San Francisco; Austin

Salary:

184200.00 - 295900.00 USD / Year

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience negotiating outbound SaaS contracts is a must
Ability to handle data protection, cybersecurity and revenue recognition issues in connection with commercial contracts
Passion for understanding our customers, products, culture, and business model
Excellent business judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly with a variety of teams
Strong presentation skills, especially with internal business leaders
Willingness to handle new areas of responsibility
Qualified to practice law in your local jurisdiction.

Job Responsibility

Drive strategic customer deals to execution by partnering with Sales and other Atlassians (including in our Privacy, Trust, Finance and Product teams)
Lead special projects to scale the Legal and Sales functions, and bring a legal lens to other critical cross-functional projects
Provide pragmatic, business-minded guidance on customer and contract-related issues.

What we offer

health coverage
paid volunteer days
wellness resources
bonuses
commissions
equity

Fulltime

Vp audit manager - ia uspb wealth compliance fair lending privacy and legal

The Audit Manager is an intermediate level role responsible for performing moder...

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6-10 years of relevant experience
Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
Effective comprehension of business side of audit function and subject matter expertise regarding technology application
Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
Effective project management skills
Effective influencing and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Job Responsibility

Consistently develop, execute and deliver audit reports in a timely manner, in accordance with Internal Audit and Regulatory standards
Review and approve the Business Monitoring Quarterly summary and serve as lead reviewer for all reviews
Collaborate with teams across the business and determine impact on overall control environment and audit approach
Manage audit activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity at the regional or country level
Leverage a comprehensive expertise to manage a team
Advise the business on change initiatives, while advancing integrated auditing concepts and technology adoption
Recommend interventions to issues, propose solutions for risk and control problems, partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for broader corporate issues
Apply in-depth understanding of Internal Audit standards, policies and regulations to a specific product or function area

What we offer

Global Benefits
We bring the best to our people. We put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well

Fulltime

Senior Director & Associate General Counsel

PagerDuty is seeking an exceptional attorney with deep product, IP, security and...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

199000.00 - 334000.00 USD / Year

PagerDuty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant legal experience with deep expertise in at least three of the following areas: Security, Privacy, IP, Commercial Contracts, Litigation, AI or Regulatory compliance
prior experience advising throughout the product development lifecycle, covering security, privacy, intellectual property, contracts, regulatory compliance issues and more
admitted into and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
prior experience managing and developing successful teams
proven ability to concisely communicate and explain critical legal decisions with context, building trusted executive relationships
track record of successful implementation of cross functional strategy and creation of systems and processes to promote efficient scale of the organization
deep understanding of U.S. and international privacy and security regulatory frameworks and ability to translate multi-jurisdictional requirements into practical legal guidance
outstanding professional judgment and client service focus
team player with a positive attitude and love of solving problems

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the Product & Privacy legal team, including managing PagerDuty's intellectual property portfolio, supporting the product, engineering and security teams, and managing our global privacy program
build strong relationships across the organization and create systems and processes to support business goals
advise stakeholders in developing and launching technology products to mitigate risk and maintain compliance in a fast-moving environment
promote business flexibility

What we offer

Competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
flexible work arrangements
company equity
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)
retirement or pension plan
generous paid vacation time
paid holidays and sick leave
Dutonian Wellness Days & HibernationDuty - companywide paid days off in addition to PTO
paid parental leave: 22 weeks for pregnant parent, 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent

Fulltime

New

Director of Product Foundations

Vercel is hiring a Director of Product Foundations to build the legal foundation...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

310000.00 - 340000.00 USD / Year

Vercel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

California Bar admission or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel exception and in good standing
12+ years of legal experience, including meaningful product counseling, privacy, and/or regulatory experience in-house at a high-growth technology company serving enterprise customers
Strong understanding of AI, cloud services, and general b2b SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS business practices and relevant global regulatory requirements
Strong judgment and creativity around risk-assessment and mitigation
Deep technical literacy
Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, particularly with non-lawyers
Cooperative approach, willing to take on additional responsibilities
Experience managing legal teams, building strategic programs, and partnering with senior business and technical leaders
Fluency with AI tools

Job Responsibility

Lead Vercel’s privacy program, regulatory strategy and frameworks, IP strategy, litigation, and the legal team’s incident response processes
Translate complex requirements into business-oriented, actionable guidance so product teams can continue to ship fast
Build scalable programs using policies, playbooks, templates, trainings, and AI

What we offer

Competitive compensation package, including equity
Inclusive Healthcare Package
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
Flexible Time Off
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed

Fulltime

Director, Legal Product & Privacy

Checkr

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

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