# Director, Privacy Legal

**Company:** [Reddit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/reddit)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $299k – $419k/yr
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** Privacy Law, Data Protection, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Controls, Global Privacy Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, Product Counseling, Security Compliance, Policy Management, Regulator Relations
**Posted:** 2026-09-02

> Leads Reddit’s global privacy legal function, overseeing compliance programs, regulatory engagement, privacy controls, and product counseling. Requires a law degree, active licensure, 12+ years of legal experience, and substantial in-house privacy or product counseling experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage legal support for Reddit’s global privacy compliance program and advise on obligations under US, EU, and other applicable privacy frameworks.
- Implement and maintain privacy and legal policies and processes aligned with industry-standard frameworks.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to design and implement privacy controls.
- Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, disclosures, and privacy compliance readiness efforts.
- Serve as the lead legal subject matter expert for privacy and data protection across the legal team.
- Advise technical teams on potential privacy and security issues and applicable legal requirements.
- Build regulatory and industry-body relationships and advocate for Reddit’s privacy-focused approach.
- Manage high-impact legal team members and collaborate across time zones with engineering, product, legal, and business stakeholders.

## Requirements
- JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent law degree.
- Active local license in the applicable jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional legal experience is preferred.
- 12+ years of legal experience in a top law firm or in-house environment.
- 5+ years of in-house privacy and/or product counseling experience.
- Experience implementing and managing a privacy compliance program in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
- Knowledge of global privacy laws and industry guidelines relevant to technology platforms.
- Experience responding to and partnering with regulators, particularly in Europe.
- Strong legal drafting, writing, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing high-performing legal team members.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $299,200–$418,800 USD.
- Eligible for equity through restricted stock units and, depending on the position, commission.
- Comprehensive healthcare and income replacement programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, and caregiving.
- Family planning support, gender-affirming care, mental health and coaching benefits.
- Flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and paid parental leave.

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