Privacy Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the development and expansion of ElevenLabs’ global privacy program as the company grows internationally.

• Provide guidance on privacy, data protection, and AI governance matters across various products and operations.

• Assist in commercial transactions that involve data processing and technology services.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Security, and GTM teams to offer practical, business-focused advice.

• Counsel on global privacy and data protection regulations, including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and both U.S. and international regulatory frameworks.

• Advise on privacy and regulatory risks associated with AI systems, biometric data, voice technologies, and sensitive information.

• Partner with Product and Engineering teams on privacy-by-design initiatives and responsible AI product development.

• Conduct and supervise privacy risk assessments, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and related documentation.

• Provide advice on Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), cross-border data transfers, and privacy clauses in customer contracts.

• Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments in privacy, AI governance, and data use.

• Develop and uphold privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and privacy-related incidents in collaboration with Security and Safety teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S.-based candidate.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

• Active member of at least one U.S. state bar; New York preferred.

• Over 6 years of pertinent legal experience with a focus on privacy compliance and data governance.

• Proven experience advising AI, technology, or SaaS companies on global privacy compliance and data governance.

• Knowledge of U.S. biometric privacy laws and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in advising on HIPAA, healthcare privacy, Protected Health Information (PHI), and BAAs in relation to technology or SaaS products.

• Familiarity with advising on AI, data use, or emerging technology regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

• Understanding of SOC 2, ISO 27001, or comparable security and privacy standards.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to advise on CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other U.S. and international privacy frameworks.

• Expertise in advising on AI systems, biometric data, voice technologies, and other types of sensitive data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.

• Annual discretionary stipend for social travel to connect with colleagues.

• Yearly team offsite event in a new location.

• Monthly co-working stipend for employees located away from main hubs.

• Flexible remote work options.

• A culture that fosters innovation and offers growth opportunities.