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    Deputy General Counsel, Privacy - San Francisco, United States - Solutus Legal Search , LLC

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    Our client, a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded software company has exclusively retained Solutus to assist the executives in their search for a Deputy General Counsel.

    This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel and lead a team of 21 professionals.

    The Company is seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Privacy leader who can set a strategic vision for a world-class privacy function and turn that vision into reality.

    The right candidate will effectively lead transformation across the organization's Privacy team and cross-functionally throughout the company.

    This is a very special opportunity to join a world-class Legal Team and lead a collaborative, business-minded group of legal professionals.


    The ideal candidate will possess the following:

    • 15+ years of privacy (or related) experience, with direct involvement working with the General Counsel/CLO.
    • Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional executives (C-suite, Chief Trust Officer, CISO, Board members etc.). A history of developing a culture of getting to "yes and".
    • Insight into the generative AI industry and ability to help shape company strategy across these emergent trends.
    • Deep understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, such as GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
    • Privacy experience in a B2B software company
    • Management experience
    • The ability to think BIG and chart a strategic direction for the Privacy team. The ability to develop followership and explain the "why" behind this strategic vision.
    • Passion for leading a growing and hungry Privacy team, with demonstrated success in hiring the best talent on the market and developing their careers.
    • Strong communication skills that translate complex privacy topics into easily digestible content for technical teams.
    • Direct, action-oriented approaches to solving problems.
    • The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
    • A team-oriented mentality, humility, and a healthy sense of humor.
    • Background in software development / data science a plus.

    In This Role You Will Drive:

    • Privacy Program Leadership: Hands-on leadership, counseling business teams on the privacy implications of their initiatives, to ensure the Company maintains industry-leading practices in privacy and data protection.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Architect practical, business-minded approaches to compliance across all aspects of global data protection laws, including AI/ML, customer content data, usage data, employee data, data security and incidents.
    • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including other Legal pillars, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and IT to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into business roadmaps, systems, and initiatives.
    • External Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory, governmental, industry, and peer groups on privacy and data security issues.
    • Team Management and Development: Manage a team of 21 professionals. Inspire and energize the Privacy team, empowering each teammate to do the best work of their lives.
    • Org Development: Scale the Privacy function through process automation, legal technology, and new ways of working.
    • Training and Education: Creatively build upon and drive enterprise and employee awareness around privacy and data security issues.
    • Reporting and Metrics: Deliver data-driven reporting that informs executives and business teams on progress and effectiveness of privacy initiatives.


    Compensation range is targeted at $330,000 - $360,000 base salary + 40% bonus, a compelling stock package and excellent benefits.

    Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, and geographic location.


    Given the heavy volume of applicants, we will only respond directly to applicants if their background is aligned with our client's hiring criteria.

    We appreciate your understanding.

    Ref. 852-SLS

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