General Counsel (Remote)
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- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Services, Nonprofit, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with experience advising online platforms, particularly in the areas of privacy and security. Strong leadership and management experience are required, along with a track record of enabling successful cross-departmental collaboration and developing legal professionals. Experience working with online communities and a deep understanding of privacy and security regulations are also essential.
Responsibilities
The Associate General Counsel will advise the Deputy General Counsel and Senior Leadership team on legal and regulatory matters, specifically pertaining to privacy and security, and manage a team providing transactional and product counseling support for engineers/technologists. They will also work to define and shape a renewed vision and strategy for the Foundation’s privacy team, oversee an annual refresh of the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy, and strengthen internal workflows related to product counseling and engineering-related legal advice.
Skills
Legal Leadership
Management
Privacy
Security
Legal Counseling
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-departmental Collaboration
Legal Strategy
Legal Team Development
Legal Advice for Engineers/Technologists
Policy Development
Stakeholder Communication
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
About Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees