Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.  

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! 

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision. 

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director, Privacy Counsel to join our legal team. As the Director, Privacy Counsel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our company's compliance with global privacy laws and regulations. You will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to stakeholder teams across the enterprise, developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures, conducting privacy impact assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy and data protection considerations into our products and services. This position reports directly to the company’s Data Protection Officer and head of privacy.

Your Impact

Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures in compliance with evolving global privacy laws and regulationsAdvise and provide guidance on privacy-related matters to internal stakeholders, including Product Development, Marketing, Human Resources, and Information Security teamsConduct privacy impact assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and protect customer and employee dataLead privacy trainings and awareness programs for employees to foster a culture of privacy and data protectionCollaborate with other legal team pillars, and other stakeholder teams across the company (such as Engineering and Product Development) to integrate privacy and data protection considerations into our products and servicesStay up-to-date with evolving privacy laws and regulations, and provide guidance on their impact to the businessCoordinate with external counsel on privacy-related legal matters, including any regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions, and litigationRepresent the company in privacy-related industry forums, associations, and conferences, to drive thought leadershipCollaborate closely with the global resilience and risk functions across the company to ensure that data protection matters are highlightedEnsure compliance with privacy obligations arising from contractual agreements with customers, partners, and vendors

Your Experience

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school or equivalent military experience requiredActive membership in at least one State BarMinimum of 8 years of legal experience, with a focus on privacy and data protection - In-house experience at a SaaS technology company is preferred but not requiredIn-depth knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, and Data Privacy FrameworkStrong understanding of cloud technology and privacy issues that commonly arise for B2B cloud companies, and the ability to translate privacy requirements into practical solutions for product and engineering teamsProven experience in developing and implementing privacy policies and proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teamsAbility to provide clear and concise legal advice and guidance to non-legal stakeholdersExperience in handling privacy-related security incidents, regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions, and litigation is preferredCIPP/E, CIPP/US, or other relevant privacy certifications are a plus

The Team

We are a Legal Team who is unrelenting in our pursuit of achievement, we are constantly seeking improvements and can take on every challenge. We value a positive attitude and high empathy. We adjust according to the situation, learn new things, innovate, and try new methods. We value collaboration, function as a team and know that our colleague’s experience and knowledge are valuable. We demonstrate the highest level of adherence to not only what is legal but also what is right. We apply our legal knowledge to real-world scenarios, have a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $200,600/yr to $324,500/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found  here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.