Sr Privacy Counsel at BigID

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of direct experience in privacy law, with a strong preference for in-house experience at a tech company
  • Experience advising on AI governance, risk management, and the evolving AI regulatory landscape
  • J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
  • A highly collaborative spirit with the ability to operate autonomously and build strong cross-functional relationships
  • A pragmatic, business-oriented approach to problem solving and risk management
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-lawyers
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, AIGP) are highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Monitor global privacy and AI laws, translating complex requirements into practical guidance for business and product teams
  • Participate in the AI Governance Committee to help shape and implement BigID’s framework for responsible and ethical AI use
  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed Privacy by Design principles throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Conduct DPIAs and AI risk assessments on products, systems, and vendors to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks
  • Maintain up-to-date RoPAs to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks
  • Support the commercial legal team by drafting and negotiating DPAs and complex privacy and AI terms in customer and vendor contracts
  • Draft external and internal-facing privacy and AI documentation, and develop training materials to promote a strong company culture of privacy and responsible AI
  • Manage the Data Subject Request fulfillment process and provide legal guidance during data incident response investigations
  • Provide strategic guidance to the Product Management teams, helping guide the roadmap and development of BigID’s privacy product offerings

Skills

Privacy Law
AI Regulations
Global Privacy Compliance
Risk Management
Data Protection
Legal Counseling
Product Privacy Enhancement

BigID

Data management and security platform provider

About BigID

BigID provides a platform for businesses to scan, classify, and inventory their enterprise data, regardless of its storage location, including cloud and on-premises data centers. The platform helps organizations understand and manage their data, allowing them to monitor and reduce data risks, which enhances their overall data security. BigID's services are designed for companies that handle large volumes of data and prioritize data privacy and protection. Unlike many competitors, BigID's platform is versatile and can be integrated throughout a business's ecosystem, enabling better decision-making regarding various data types, including unstructured, structured, and semi-structured data. The company's goal is to be a leader in data security posture management, helping clients improve their data management practices while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$297.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance

Risks

Emerging data privacy startups may challenge BigID's market share.
BigID's reliance on AWS could pose risks if AWS policies change.
Global data privacy regulations' complexity may strain BigID's resources.

Differentiation

BigID offers real-time Data Activity Monitoring, surpassing traditional DDR tools.
BigID's AI risk management addresses security concerns in AI technologies.
BigID's AWS Graviton Ready designation optimizes data scanning and reduces costs.

Upsides

BigID's partnership with AmiViz expands its market in the Middle East.
Enhanced AWS integrations improve BigID's appeal to AWS-reliant businesses.
BigID's inclusion in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 highlights its rapid growth.

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