Privacy, AI and Data Protection Counsel

Posted:
12/10/2024, 9:05:35 AM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.  

Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. 

SUMMARY
Our Privacy, AI & Data Protection Counsel position is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious privacy professional to join a global, rapidly growing B2B cybersecurity company. In this role, you will report to Wiz’s Global Privacy Officer.

LOCATION
We are seeking candidates located in the US, Europe, the UK, or Israel. We support both remote and hybrid working models in these locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work closely with and report to Wiz’s Global Privacy Officer on Wiz’s privacy, data protection, and AI compliance program, while being an integral part of the global legal, compliance, and security teams.
  • Operate across a range of international privacy jurisdictions, including the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Asia (specifically Japan, Singapore, and India).
  • Provide practical, business-focused guidance on data privacy, data protection, and AI-related compliance matters.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy, data protection, and AI issues, addressing questions from customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with customers and vendors, and advise legal team members on managing privacy, data protection, and AI-related issues in customer and vendor engagements.
  • Stay up to date with global privacy, data protection, and AI regulations.
  • Support product counsel by reviewing processing activities from a privacy, data protection, and AI compliance perspective.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and AI, including significant commercial experience.
  • Transactional experience with a focus on addressing data protection and AI issues in commercial contracts, preferably in-house at technology companies (law firm experience will also be considered).
  • Proven ability to quickly close agreements with customers and vendors on privacy, data protection, and AI matters during commercial negotiations.
  • Strong familiarity with privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. Knowledge of privacy requirements in Japan, India, Singapore, and Australia is a plus.

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Wiz is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring Wizards with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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