Senior Privacy Counsel

Strength in Trust 

OneTrust’s mission is to enable organizations to use data and AI responsibly. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the governance of data with integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risk, and activates the responsible use of data by applying and enforcing data policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust supports seamless collaboration between data teams and risk teams to drive rapid and trusted innovation. Recognized as a market pioneer and leader, OneTrust boasts over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers globally, ranging from industry giants to small businesses.

The Challenge

OneTrust is the trust intelligence cloud platform organizations use to transform trust into a competitive advantage. Our platform connects privacy, GRC, ethics, and ESG teams, data, and processes—so companies big and small can collaborate seamlessly and put trust at the center of their operations and culture.

We’re looking for a Senior Privacy Counsel to join our global legal team. You’ll provide practical, business-minded legal advice and strategic guidance on data protection and privacy matters. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across the business to operationalize privacy by design, maintain compliance with evolving global regulations, and serve as a thought partner to our product and business leaders.

Your Mission

• Advising senior leadership and key stakeholders on the development and strategic direction of our global privacy and data protection program

• Collaborating across internal teams to embed privacy best practices and regulatory compliance into product development, business operations, and customer offerings

• Serving as “Customer 0” by providing feedback on our internal use of OneTrust software and partnering with product and engineering to shape our platform with privacy-first thinking

• Designing and implementing strategies for data lifecycle management—including collection, storage, processing, sharing, and disposal—aligned with GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27701, and other global standards

• Supporting product and engineering teams with legal guidance on fairness, transparency, accountability, and responsible data use

• Monitoring and advising on global regulatory trends and changes, evaluating their impact on OneTrust’s business and offerings

• Managing and responding to data subject rights requests, breach investigations, regulatory inquiries, and other privacy-related governance matters

Some of the example projects that you will be involved in are:

• Providing legal privacy guidance and knowledgeable support to the business on projects involving Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy by Design Assessments, Vendor and/or Transfer Impact Assessments.
• Oversight of privacy rights management workstream and providing advice to the business regarding complex privacy requests.
• Advising on business projects involving cookies and tracking technologies, use of AI and other innovative technologies.
• Supporting the company projects of automated data mapping and data governance and advising on further project priorities and strategy involving personal data management within the privacy program.
• Investigating and advising on potential privacy issues related to governance and external reporting, such as data breaches, data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and litigation.

You Are

• A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent (LLM) from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of experience in privacy law, data protection, or a similar role
• A solid understanding of the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, California CCPA and key US & Canada Privacy laws. Familiarity with NIST Privacy Framework and ISO 27701, as well as other relevant frameworks, standards, laws, and regulations.
• A knowledge and strong interest in (personal) data governance, algorithms, databases, web technologies, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, etc.
• A familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
• A certification in privacy or data protection, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, etc., or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for privacy, automation and a commitment to ethical data use
• Ability and willingness to travel (10%-20%)

Extra Awesome

• Fluency in more than one language preferred.
• Experience with security and/or ethics that will allow us to work better with our colleagues in those departments.
• Experience in a trade association, think tank, university, consulting, law firm, compliance, and in-house.

Where we Work

We are embracing an office first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person.

Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview.

Benefits

As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers.

Resources  

Check out the following to learn more about OneTrust and its people: 

• OneTrust Careers on YouTube
• @LifeatOneTrust on Instagram

Your Data

You have the right to have your personal data updated or removed. You also have the right to have a copy of the information OneTrust holds about you. Further details about these rights are available on the website in our Privacy Overview. You can change your mind at any time and have your personal data removed from our database. In order to do this you must contact us and let us know you wish to be removed. The request should be made on the Data Subject Request Form.

Recruitment fraud warning: OneTrust is aware of scams involving false offers of employment with our company. The fraudulent jobs, interviews and job offers use fake websites, email addresses, group chat and text messages. Be aware that we never ask candidates for personal information, IDs or bank information during the interview process. We do not interview prospective candidates via instant message or group chat, and do not require candidates to purchase products or services, or process payments on our behalf as a condition of any employment offer. Please note that any legitimate interview availability requests will come directly from a OneTrust recruiter with an "@onetrust.com" email address. You may also receive legitimate emails from "@us.greenhouse-mail.io". Recruiters will only reach out to candidates who have applied for a role through our ATS (Greenhouse) or prospects via LinkedIn InMail. Job offers will come from a recruiter and may have a "@docusign.net" email address. For more information or if you have been targeted please reach out to [email protected].

Our Commitment to You 

When you join OneTrust you are stepping onto a launching pad — the countdown has begun. The destination? A career without boundaries working alongside a diverse and inclusive crew who is passionate about doing meaningful work. As a pioneer, your voice and expertise will help chart the direction of an entirely new category. Our commitment to putting people first starts with you. Your growth is part of the mission. Our goal is to give you the power to embark on the next phase of your uniquely, unique career. 

OneTrust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.