An overview of this role 

Legal Counsel, Privacy, will be primarily focused on EMEA privacy, in particular employee privacy, marketing and entity compliance; however, this role will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of privacy.  The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong understanding of global privacy laws, in particular EU laws, and experience advising on and implementing data privacy compliance with cross-functional teams with a practical, risk-based approach. In this role, you will report to the Senior Managing Legal Counsel, Privacy. 

 What You’ll Do  

Provide subject matter expertise on privacy and data protection matters on a global basis within the Legal team and across GitLab. Help develop and enhance the global privacy program in the following areas: privacy operations and documentation; employee training on data privacy and security; policy enforcement; privacy compliance program monitoring and auditing; privacy impact assessments; data transfer documents; records of processing. Draft external privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global laws. Provide privacy support for commercial and vendor agreements to ensure consistency in language used. Respond to privacy and security related customer and regulatory inquiries and investigations. Knowledge of privacy and security regulations including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA and other global privacy laws, and remain up to date on the laws and regulations.

What You’ll Bring 

4+ years’ privacy legal experience, preferably in a multinational company JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body Experience working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently resolve business issues Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting GitLab’s interests Proactive, dynamic, and result driven self starter with strong attention to detail Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to interface effectively with all business functions throughout the organization with a highly responsive and service-oriented attitude Sound and practical business judgment Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage Ability to use GitLab

Nice to Have

IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification  Experience with European Works Councils (EWCs)

About the team

GitLab Privacy is a mighty team of four spanning Europe and America.  We are dedicated to transforming complex regulations into practical solutions, always fine-tuning our privacy program to stay ahead of the curve. We sit in the Legal and Corporate Affairs department and our overview page can be found here: https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/legal/privacy/  How GitLab will support you Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being All remote, asynchronous work environment Flexible Paid Time Off  Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental leave  Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.