Head of Privacy
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Boston, MA Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Head of Privacy to lead its global privacy function and serve as a strategic advisor on data privacy, governance, and information security. Responsibilities include owning the privacy compliance program, advising teams across the business, and serving as the designated Data Privacy Officer and primary contact for regulators and individuals. The role will oversee privacy policies, data inventories, assessments, audits, training, and responses to privacy inquiries and data rights requests. It will also guide contract negotiations involving personal data, support AI governance, and lead legal analysis of notification obligations related to privacy and security incidents. Candidates should have at least seven years of relevant legal experience, including five or more years focused on data privacy and protection; in-house experience is preferred. An active U.S. state bar admission and eligibility to register as in-house counsel are required. Applicants should bring strong knowledge of U.S. privacy and AI laws, GDPR and related frameworks, along with experience building governance programs, managing cross-functional projects, negotiating contracts, and advising senior leaders on business risk. A practical, commercially minded approach and experience counseling businesses that process personal data are essential; CIPP certification is preferred, while experience with connected products, AI privacy, or internationally expanding technology companies is an advantage.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $219,000-$300,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Innovative organization designing, engineering, & selling home security equipment
Industry
Internet
Type
Privately Held
Age
employees
501-1000