Senior Privacy Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary legal advisor for privacy matters, supporting product teams engaged in developing AI-driven communications and contact center solutions.

• Serve as the dedicated privacy legal contact for Engineering and Product Management throughout the entire development lifecycle of new services and features.

• Provide guidance on the privacy implications of new features, including those utilizing AI, in collaboration with Product Counseling and Regulatory Teams.

• Lead the execution and documentation of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

• Ensure compliance of RingCentral services with the continuously evolving global privacy and security regulations.

• Collaborate with the Information Security team to review product security controls, perform risk analyses, and align legal privacy standards with technical security implementations, including HIPAA requirements.

• Create and revise customer-facing materials and resources available on the RingCentral Trust Center.

• Assist in maintaining records of processing activities and documentation regarding data locations, data transfers, and subprocessor processing.

• Support the incident response program and represent the Privacy Team in incident response activities.

• Stay informed on legal developments and collaborate with industry peers regarding global privacy trends and issues.

• Work closely with and mentor members of the Privacy Team.

• Report directly to the Head of Privacy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar in the United States.

• Over 6 years of legal experience focused on data privacy, ideally combining both law firm and in-house experience.

• Direct experience providing counsel to product teams regarding privacy requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of major global privacy laws and their practical application to product innovation.

• Understanding of the legal and governance implications associated with the adoption and development of AI technologies.

• Experience in resolving product-related legal matters.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders who possess a diverse range of legal and technical expertise.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for streamlining legal processes and enhancing efficiency.

• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to establish collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.

• Capacity to triage and prioritize tasks and issues; must possess flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs), and commuter benefits.

• Voluntary supplemental health coverage and life insurance options.

• 401K matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid time off and paid sick leave.

• Paid parental and pregnancy leave.

• Family-forming benefits including IVF, preservation, and adoption support.

• Emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 counseling sessions.

• Free legal services providing legal advice, document creation, and estate planning assistance.

• Employee bonus referral program.

• Assistance with student loan refinancing.

• Employee one-on-one coaching and a perks and discounts program.

• Eligibility for variable pay and equity opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview processes.