Senior Privacy Counsel
VimeoSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Legal Services, Online CommunitiesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with experience advising on privacy and security matters relating to online platforms preferred. Strong leadership and management experience are required, along with a proven 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 necessary.
Responsibilities
The Associate General Counsel will advise the Deputy General Counsel and Senior Leadership team on legal and regulatory matters, particularly concerning privacy and security, and will collaborate with legal department staff to refine the Foundation’s privacy strategy and infrastructure. They will manage a team providing transactional and product counseling support to engineers and technologists, strengthening internal workflows and improving collaboration on legal advice. Additionally, the role involves overseeing an annual refresh of the Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy and leading communication campaigns to educate stakeholders.
Skills
Legal counseling
Privacy
Security
Team management
Legal strategy
Online platform experience
Cross-departmental collaboration
Legal leadership
Legal advising for technical teams
Legal work with online communities
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