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Senior Privacy Counsel

San Mateo, CA United States

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to help build global privacy and AI programs from the ground up.  You won’t be inheriting what didn’t work; you will be creating what will work – and on a global scale with the company’s key business stakeholders. You will play a significant role in shaping the direction of the privacy and AI programs. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running on day one, excited to roll up their sleeves and dive in while also eager to help set the strategic vision  (and know how to have fun in the process). You will report into the Chief Privacy Officer.

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

  • Subject Matter Expert. Serve as a subject matter expert on global privacy laws and regulations. Monitor new and emerging developments in privacy and AI/ML laws and regulations, including identifying potential impacts on current and future Verkada products and services
  • Privacy Program Governance. Work with key privacy, security and product stakeholders at Verkada to develop the company’s Privacy program, including its operation, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with Verkada’s evolving data privacy obligations
  • Responsible AI Governance. Work with key privacy, security and product stakeholders at Verkada to develop and lead the company’s AI framework and governance program, including its operation, policies, procedures, and SDLC implementation and support
  • Product Counseling Support. Collaborate with Product Counsel to provide privacy legal advice to Product and Engineering teams on new products and features, from ideation through launch
  • Commercial Support. Develop and maintain form agreements in support of the Privacy Program, including intra-group agreements, DPA/BAAs, and security terms. Advise the Commercial Legal team on transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, biometrics, AI/ML, and related laws and regulations worldwide. 
  • Audit Program Governance. Help oversee program auditing for compliance and global harmonization
  • Incident Response Management. Provide advice and counsel to stakeholders at Verkada about privacy incidents and assist with any response to inquiries from global regulators regarding privacy issues
  • Actively promote the importance of data privacy and security at Verkada, both internally and externally

What You Bring

  • J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school
  • 8+ years of relevant privacy experience (preferably with at least 4 years of in-house counsel experience at a B2B technology company)   
  • Expertise in the evolving landscape of data privacy, biometrics, AI/ML regulations with experience spotting emerging trends and new issues
  • Experience advising multinational, complex fast-growing global companies, preferably with both hardware and software product offerings
  • Experience advising clients in global transactions involving privacy issues, data sharing, AI/ML, and privacy law and regulations
  • Experience advising clients on global policy matters, new legislative and regulatory developments, and legal and policy advocacy options and strategies 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to bridge technical and non-technical partners
  • Ability to break down ambiguous spaces into clear next steps and drive alignment
  • Strong interest and skills in privacy adtech a plus!
  • Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
  • Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
  • Professional development stipend
  • Fertility Stipend
  • Wellness/fitness benefits
  • Healthy lunches provided daily
  • Commuter benefits

Additional Information

  • You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$225,000 - $265,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy. 

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