Vice President, US Privacy & Global Data Protection Officer
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a VP, Privacy Officer to lead its US and global privacy strategy and ensure the highest standards of data protection. The successful candidate will serve as the designated privacy and data protection officer, providing strategic leadership for the company's comprehensive privacy program. This role involves leading and mentoring the privacy legal team, developing creative and compliant legal strategies, and overseeing the execution of enterprise-wide privacy risk assessments. The VP, Privacy Officer will also be responsible for defining and maintaining all external and internal privacy policies, as well as partnering with the security, product, and engineering teams to ensure that privacy by design is a fundamental component of the product development lifecycle. Applicants for the VP, Privacy Officer position at the company should have a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school, active membership in at least one state bar, and a minimum of 12 years of legal experience, with at least 8 years dedicated to data privacy, security, and healthcare law. Deep expertise in HIPAA/HITECH, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and professional privacy certifications are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and scaling privacy teams in a high-growth, global technology environment, and experience navigating the privacy complexities of AI and machine learning in a regulated industry. A mission-driven mindset with a commitment to secure and ethical data practices is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex legal requirements in a business-friendly manner and to work effectively with non-legal stakeholders.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $236,250-$290,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Popular provider of workplace mental health solutions
Industry
Mental Health Care
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Age
employees
1001-5000
Funding
>$200m