Role Description We're looking for an attorney with expertise in privacy law and AI governance to join Figma's Legal team. In this role, you'll collaborate with Product, Engineering, Policy, and Commercial teams to support Figma's responsible growth, advising on privacy compliance, AI product development, and emerging regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in shaping how Figma navigates a shifting regulatory environment spanning privacy, AI, and emerging global frameworks while enabling innovation across our platform. This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What you'll do at Figma: - Advise on global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging international frameworks, as they apply to Figma's products, features, and data practices. - Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess legal and regulatory risks associated with AI features and products, including evolving requirements such as the EU AI Act. - Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, data-sharing agreements, and other commercial contracts with privacy implications. - Conduct privacy reviews and AI impact assessments for new and existing products and features. - Develop and maintain privacy and AI governance policies, standards, and compliance programs. - Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and help shape Figma's legal strategy on privacy and AI matters. Qualifications - J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. - 4+ years of experience advising on privacy and data protection matters at a technology company, law firm, or both. - Deep knowledge of privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related global regulations. - Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or other emerging technology products and associated governance requirements. - Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business, product, and engineering teams. Requirements - While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have: - Earned a privacy certification such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or an equivalent credential. - Advised on AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, or responsible AI governance programs. - Negotiated commercial agreements involving data processing, data licensing, or other privacy-related considerations. - Supported trust and safety, content governance, or platform policy initiatives for consumer or enterprise products. Benefits - Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including: - Health, dental & vision. - Retirement with company contribution. - Parental leave & reproductive or family planning support. - Mental health & wellness benefits. - Generous PTO. - Company recharge days. - Learning & development stipend. - Work from home stipend. - Cell phone reimbursement. - Sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Company Description At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.