Senior Counsel/ Associate General Counsel

Who You Are

This is a unique opportunity to help build global privacy and AI programs from the ground up. You won’t be inheriting what didn’t work; you will be creating what will work – and on a global scale with the company’s key business stakeholders. You will report to Verkada’s Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer and play a significant role in shaping the direction of the privacy and AI programs. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running on day one, excited to roll up their sleeves and dive in while also eager to set the strategic vision (and know how to have fun in the process). We are an “in the office” company and this role is based in our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.

What You’ll Be Expected To Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on all privacy issues, including across all aspects of global privacy laws and regulations
• Work with key privacy, security and product leaders at Verkada to develop and lead the company’s Privacy program, including its operation, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with Verkada’s evolving data privacy obligations
• Work with key privacy, security and product leaders at Verkada to develop and lead the company’s AI framework and governance program, including its operation, policies, procedures, and SDLC implementation and support
• Develop and maintain form agreements in support of the Privacy Program, including intra-group agreements, DPA/BAAs, and security terms
• Oversee program auditing for compliance and global harmonization
• Provide advice and counsel to leaders and stakeholders at Verkada about privacy incidents and respond to inquiries from global regulators regarding privacy issues
• Advise Verkada on transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, biometrics, AI/ML, and related laws and regulations worldwide
• Monitor new and emerging developments in privacy and AI/ML laws and regulations, including identifying potential impacts on current and future Verkada products and services
• Actively promote the importance of data privacy and security at Verkada, both internally and externally

What You'll Need

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
• 10+ years of relevant privacy experience (preferably with at least 4 years of in-house counsel experience at a B2B technology company)
• Expertise in the evolving landscape of data privacy, biometrics, AI/ML regulations with experience spotting emerging trends and new issues
• Experience advising multinational, complex fast-growing global companies, preferably with both hardware and software product offerings
• Experience advising clients in global transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, AI/ML, and privacy law and regulations
• Experience advising clients on global policy matters, new legislative and regulatory developments, and legal and policy advocacy options and strategies
• Strong interest and skills in privacy adtech a plus!

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily

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