Explore Privacy Counsel Jobs

Discover Privacy Counsel opportunities with organizations seeking experienced legal professionals to guide data privacy, information governance, and regulatory compliance. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including in-house counsel and senior legal roles across industries.

What Does a Privacy Counsel Do?

Privacy Counsel advises businesses on how to collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information. Responsibilities may include interpreting privacy laws, reviewing products and business practices, drafting policies and contracts, advising on data incidents, and partnering with security, product, marketing, and compliance teams.

Common Privacy Counsel Responsibilities

  • Assess privacy risks in products, services, and business initiatives.
  • Advise on applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Develop and maintain privacy policies, notices, and internal guidance.
  • Review vendor agreements, data processing terms, and marketing practices.
  • Support privacy impact assessments, audits, and incident response.
  • Train employees and help build a culture of responsible data use.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a law degree, active bar membership, and experience with privacy, technology, commercial transactions, or regulatory compliance. Valuable strengths include clear legal writing, sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business guidance. Familiarity with privacy frameworks and laws relevant to an employer’s markets may also be important.

Find a Privacy Counsel Role on Ladders

Browse Privacy Counsel openings and compare opportunities by seniority, industry, and location. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced legal professionals find their next career move.

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$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in financial governance and budgeting for IT, managing a $70M+ technology budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize investments, ensure transparency, and drive strategic financ...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$126K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading sales operations to drive revenue growth and team productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize strategies, enhance performance, and ensure alignment...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing risk mitigation services across multiple clients. You'll develop and implement safety programs, evaluate their effectiveness, and collaborate with vendors to...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading high-performing teams in construction disputes and advisory. Drive client relationships, innovate solutions, and ensure quality execution while fostering growth and collabo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $181K *

Join a dynamic Legal team to provide strategic legal support, manage risks, and ensure compliance across various operational areas. Drive organizational objectives through independent legal advice and...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Own and elevate the security program, ensuring customer trust through hands-on leadership in enterprise security, compliance, and AI governance while collaborating across teams to implement effective...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in defining product vision and strategy, aligning stakeholders, and overseeing execution. Collaborate across teams to prioritize clinical data assets, ensuring maximum business value a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and dr...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy for B2B email and identity data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product launches, enhance capabilities, and engage with cli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security design processes, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and collaborating with designers and project managers to drive efficiency in mission-critic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $170K *

Drive excellence in cyber incident response by leading a dynamic team, ensuring effective operations, and fostering collaboration across departments to safeguard against cyber threats in a fast-paced...

Orlando, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $221K *

Support dynamic legal processes in tech sales by negotiating complex agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage high volumes of transactions, and drive legal department initiatives wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $151K *

Shape the future of enterprise strategy by leading a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business value and ensure alignment with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $141K *

Transform your expertise into impactful solutions by leading demand forecasting and planning initiatives. Collaborate across teams to optimize supply chain operations and enhance customer satisfaction...

New Hampshire, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving new business sales in a dynamic, AI-enabled environment. Own your territory, create a robust pipeline, and engage sophisticated buyers to deliver consistent revenue growth...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $108K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of dental negotiations by leading strategic partnerships with payers, optimizing contracts, and driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and collaborative execution...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K *

Shape the future of global telecommunications by leading strategy, architecture, and operations for voice and video infrastructure, ensuring reliable and cost-effective communication services aligned...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in our cybersecurity operations, overseeing teams and strategies to enhance effective security monitoring and incident response while ensuring top-notch service delivery across diverse...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Privacy Counsel do?question toggle

    A Privacy Counsel advises an organization on privacy and data protection obligations, evaluates risks in business practices and products, reviews contracts and policies, and works with teams to support responsible handling of personal information.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Privacy Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Requirements often include a law degree, admission to a relevant bar, and experience in privacy law, technology, commercial law, or compliance. Employers may also value knowledge of applicable privacy regulations and strong communication skills.

  • Where do Privacy Counsel professionals work?question toggle

    Privacy Counsel professionals work in-house at companies across sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and media, as well as in law firms and consulting organizations.

  • Are Privacy Counsel jobs listed on Ladders high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Privacy Counsel roles varies by employer, location, scope, and experience.

  • How can I find the right Privacy Counsel opportunity?question toggle

    Review roles for responsibilities, required experience, industry, location, and compensation. Set your search around your expertise—such as product counseling, privacy compliance, or data governance—and compare positions that match your career goals.