Lead Privacy Counsel, Infrastructure & Data Governance

What you'll do

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Mozilla’s core privacy compliance infrastructure, including enterprise data mapping and records of processing activities.
• Independently drive complex cross-functional privacy initiatives and operationalize scalable governance processes with minimal oversight.
• Evaluate and advise on evolving U.S., European, and international privacy and AI related regulatory developments and industry guidelines relevant to enterprise operations and internal data governance.
• Design and operationalize scalable global privacy compliance processes, controls, and documentation frameworks across Mozilla’s internal systems and enterprise functions.
• Manage and advise on third-party privacy risk assessments, including vendor DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs, and related due diligence processes, using a scalable approach to manage and mitigate risk.
• Support and help manage Mozilla’s privacy incident response program, including triage, risk assessment, escalation management, documentation, and remediation coordination.
• Develop scalable training, intake, and operational processes to improve organizational privacy maturity and reduce friction for internal stakeholders, including by maintaining and implementing a robust privacy risk framework.
• Provide privacy advice in M&A transactions and post-close integration activities.

What you'll bring

• J.D. degree and membership in a state bar with good standing (or foreign equivalent).
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience advising on global privacy and data governance matters as in-house counsel.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining privacy compliance infrastructure, including data mapping, records of processing activities, governance frameworks, risk rubrics, and operational privacy processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, take ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives, and drive practical, scalable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive impact, outcomes and engagement using limited resources to get results.
• Established ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to distill nuanced concepts into concise messages, write and edit for a variety of audiences (ranging from junior engineers to senior executives), and deliver polished presentations.

Bonus points for

• Experience with privacy engineering, governance tooling, or automated compliance workflows.
• Experience supporting incident response or privacy investigations.
• High fluency in internet technologies and software development.
• CIPP or related certifications

What you’ll get

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
• Quarterly all-company wellness days
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• One-time home office stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Considerable paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)