Job Title: Director, Privacy Counsel
Organization: Palo Alto Networks
Location: Remote (Full-time, hybrid model)
About Our Organization:
At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is clear: to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer than the last. We are committed to challenging the status quo and are on the lookout for innovators who share our vision for the future of cybersecurity.
We take our mission seriously and strive to protect our customers relentlessly. Every team member’s unique ideas contribute to our collective success. Our values are crowd-sourced and brought to life daily, emphasizing disruptive innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We value each employee’s individuality, offering development and well-being programs designed to support diverse needs, including our FLEXBenefits program, mental and financial health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.
At Palo Alto Networks, we prioritize collaboration and in-person interactions. Employees generally work full-time from our offices, with flexibility as needed, fostering casual conversations and trusted relationships essential for our collaborative environment.
Job Mission:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Privacy Counsel to join our legal team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our compliance with global privacy laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures to comply with evolving global privacy laws.
- Providing legal guidance on privacy matters to internal stakeholders, including Product Development, Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Security.
- Conducting privacy impact assessments and formulating risk mitigation strategies to protect customer and employee data.
- Leading privacy training and awareness programs to cultivate a culture of privacy and data protection within the organization.
- Collaborating with legal and cross-functional teams to integrate privacy and data protection into our products and services.
- Staying updated on global privacy laws and advising on their implications for the business.
- Coordinating with external counsel on privacy-related legal matters, including regulatory inquiries and litigation.
- Representing the company in industry forums to promote thought leadership in privacy.
- Collaborating with global resilience and risk functions to highlight data protection matters.
- Ensuring compliance with privacy obligations arising from contracts with customers, partners, and vendors.
Requirements for Success:
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school or equivalent military experience is required.
- Active membership in at least one State Bar.
- A minimum of 8 years of legal experience, focusing on privacy and data protection; in-house experience at a SaaS technology company is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and Data Privacy Framework.
- Strong understanding of cloud technology and privacy issues for B2B cloud companies, with the ability to translate privacy requirements into practical solutions.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for collaborating across teams.
- Ability to provide clear legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience with privacy-related security incidents, regulatory inquiries, and litigation is preferred.
- CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or relevant privacy certifications are a plus.
Additional Information:
The Team
Our Legal Team is relentless in its pursuit of excellence, constantly seeking improvements while tackling challenges with a positive attitude. We prioritize collaboration and value the experiences and knowledge of our colleagues. Upholding the highest legal and ethical standards is our commitment.
Compensation Disclosure
Compensation for this role will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For this position, the expected starting base salary ranges from $200,600 to $324,500 per year, with potential for restricted stock units and bonuses. More information on our employee benefits can be found here.
Our Commitment
We are problem solvers who take risks to challenge cybersecurity norms. Diverse teams are essential to our mission, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to various legally protected characteristics. All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.