Lead Privacy Counsel, Infrastructure & Data Governance
Mozilla Corporation, a non-profit-backed technology company, is hiring a Lead Privacy Counsel to join their privacy legal team. This role will focus on building, operationalizing, and maintaining Mozilla’s core privacy compliance infrastructure and scalable privacy governance processes across their global organization. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree and membership in a state bar with good standing, as well as 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience advising on global privacy and data governance matters as in-house counsel. Mozilla is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourages applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities. The company has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. This role involves leading the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Mozilla’s core privacy compliance infrastructure, evaluating and advising on evolving U.S., European, and international privacy and AI related regulatory developments, and managing and advising on third-party privacy risk assessments. Mozilla offers a range of benefits, including a salary of $195K – $260K, generous performance-based bonus plans, rich medical, dental, and vision coverage, and considerable paid parental leave. Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Mozilla’s core privacy compliance infrastructure, including enterprise data mapping and records of processing activities. Independently drive complex cross-functional privacy initiatives and operationalize scalable governance processes with minimal oversight. Evaluate and advise on evolving U.S., European, and international privacy and AI related regulatory developments and industry guidelines relevant to enterprise operations and internal data governance. Design and operationalize scalable global privacy compliance processes, controls, and documentation frameworks across Mozilla’s internal systems and enterprise functions. Manage and advise on third-party privacy risk assessments, including vendor DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs, and related due diligence processes, using a scalable approach to manage and mitigate risk. Support and help manage Mozilla’s privacy incident response program, including triage, risk assessment, escalation management, documentation, and remediation coordination. Develop scalable training, intake, and operational processes to improve organizational privacy maturity and reduce friction for internal stakeholders, including by maintaining and implementing a robust privacy risk framework. Provide privacy advice in M&A transactions and post-close integration activities. Requirements & Qualifications J.D. degree and membership in a state bar with good standing (or foreign equivalent). 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience advising on global privacy and data governance matters as in-house counsel. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining privacy compliance infrastructure, including data mapping, records of processing activities, governance frameworks, risk rubrics, and operational privacy processes. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, take ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives, and drive practical, scalable outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ability to drive impact, outcomes and engagement using limited resources to get results. Established ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and build consensus across cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to distill nuanced concepts into concise messages, write and edit for a variety of audiences, and deliver polished presentations. Benefits Salary of $195K – $260K Generous performance-based bonus plans Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting Quarterly all-company wellness days Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday One-time home office stipend Annual professional development budget Quarterly well-being stipend Considerable paid parental leave Employee referral bonus program Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country) 2. Prepare your application materials, including your resume and cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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