Legal Counsel - Privacy
VerisartSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music, Entertainment, MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 7+ years of legal experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and/or data governance
- Experience in a major law firm and/or in-house role, with deep experience with GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws, and a working knowledge of other international data protection laws
- Strong transactional experience—drafting and negotiating privacy and security terms in commercial, data, and technology contracts
- Strong background advising on cybersecurity incidents and conducting breach and incident response
- Demonstrated deep understanding of AI governance, risk counseling for AI/ML systems, and AI-related regulatory frameworks
- Proven track record in product counseling, DPIAs, and translating complex data issues into actionable plans
- Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical real-world advice
Responsibilities
- Advise stakeholders (Legal, Product, Engineering, Marketing) on global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPL, and more), privacy-enhancing technologies, and AI/ML
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into business and technical guidance
- Draft, negotiate, and review privacy/security provisions in commercial contracts, ad-tech partnerships, platform integrations, and data-sharing agreements
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design and responsible AI principles into new features and offerings
- Conduct or support DPIAs and AI risk assessments, ensuring robust documentation and compliance
- Lead privacy and data security incident response, including coordination with forensics, drafting breach notifications, and liaising with regulators
- Track developments in global privacy and cyber laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions
- Support regulatory inquiries and prepare responses or disclosures
Skills
GDPR
CCPA
CPRA
PIPL
Privacy Law
Data Protection
Cybersecurity
AI Governance
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Data Governance
Incident Response
Vendor Risk Management
Contract Negotiation
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
AI/ML
Universal Music Group
Global music recording, publishing, and distribution
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1934Year Founded
$3,890.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
10,001+Employees