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Privacy Counsel
Location
New York
Posted
50 days ago
Salary
$171K - $250K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Privacy Counsel
Datadog
Privacy Counsel Location: New York, New York, USA Hybrid Job Description: Datadog is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Privacy Legal team and play a key role in scaling Datadog’s global data privacy and AI governance program. In this role, you will advise on a wide range of data protection, cybersecurity, and AI matters, partnering with teams across legal, product, engineering, information security, employment, and marketing. This role offers meaningful exposure to novel questions at the intersection of privacy, security, AI governance, and SaaS product development. Datadog operates as a hybrid workplace, and this role is based in our New York office. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: - Support product and engineering teams by conducting privacy and AI risk assessments for new features and launches, and embedding privacy-by-design principles into our product development processes - Review and negotiate DPAs, BAAs, and data-related contract terms, including handling sophisticated redlines and advising on GDPR and U.S. data protection laws - Maintain and scale Datadog’s privacy program, including privacy policies, notices, customer-facing documentation, contractual templates, M&A privacy diligence and post-acquisition product integration - Contribute to Datadog’s AI governance program, including developing internal policies and guidance on responsible AI use and monitoring emerging AI regulatory developments - Support privacy compliance initiatives for customers in regulated industries, including healthcare and financial services - Monitor and assess global privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and AI laws, conducting gap analyses and implementing requirements to ensure Datadog’s compliance Who You Are: - JD from an accredited law school and have an active U.S. bar membership - 3+ years of relevant privacy experience, ideally with exposure to both product counseling and commercial negotiations - Familiarity with SaaS and cloud infrastructure concepts and emerging AI technologies - Working knowledge of global privacy and cybersecurity laws, including U.S. state and federal privacy regulations, GDPR, and the EU AI Act - Excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with both legal and non-legal stakeholders across functions - Strong organizational skills and sound judgment, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and escalate effectively - Commercially minded and pragmatic, able to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance - CIPP/E, CIPP/US and/or AIGP certification is a strong asset Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: - Generous and competitive benefits package - New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan - Continuous career development and pathing opportunities - Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space - Best in breed onboarding - Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally - Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Hybrid Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan. The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $171,000—$250,000 USD About Datadog: Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
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