Privacy Counsel

Scope of WorkTitle: Privacy Counsel (contract)Experience: 4+ YearsLocation: Remote (united states)Hours: 40 Hours / WeekDuration: 6 MonthsPay Rate: 105 - 115 / hrAbout the roleA leading global software company is seeking a Privacy Counsel for temporary leave coverage. This person will advise on employee privacy and support the company's Customer Success & Support (CSS) organization as a data controller. The role partners closely with HR, Support, Security and Employment Legal.What you'll doAdvise HR, People and Support teams on employee privacy across the employee lifecycle.Handle employee DSARs, including scoping, exemptions and requests tied to disputes.Counsel on employee monitoring and the use of AI in HR processes.Build employee data governance: notices, retention, DPIAs and cross-border transfers.Advise CSS on new data uses, vendor tools and AI rollouts, including privacy assessments.Contribute to AI governance, including policies, risk assessments and laws such as the EU AI Act.What you bringJ.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.6+ years of privacy experience at a law firm, in-house, or both.Direct experience with employee DSARs, monitoring and HR data governance.Experience advising a business as a data controller on new data uses and AI tools.Working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws, paired with clear, practical judgment.Nice to haveAI governance or responsible AI experience, such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001 or the Colorado AI Act.Experience with multinational workforces, including works councils.CIPP/E, CIPP/US or AIGP certification.