Deputy General Counsel, Privacy (U.S. West Coast)

Our client, a multi-billion dollar, publicly traded software company has exclusively retained Solutus to assist the executives in their search for a Deputy General Counsel. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel and lead a team of 21 professionals.The Company is seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Privacy leader who can set a strategic vision for a world-class privacy function and turn that vision into reality. The right candidate will effectively lead transformation across the organizations Privacy team and cross-functionally throughout the company.This is a very special opportunity to join a world-class Legal Team and lead a collaborative, business-minded group of legal professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 15+ years of privacy (or related) experience, with direct involvement working with the General Counsel/CLO.
• Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional executives (C-suite, Chief Trust Officer, CISO, Board members etc.). A history of developing a culture of getting to yes and.
• Insight into the generative AI industry and ability to help shape company strategy across these emergent trends.
• Deep understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, such as GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
• Privacy experience in a B2B software company
• Management experience
• The ability to think BIG and chart a strategic direction for the Privacy team. The ability to develop followership and explain the why behind this strategic vision.
• Passion for leading a growing and hungry Privacy team, with demonstrated success in hiring the best talent on the market and developing their careers.
• Strong communication skills that translate complex privacy topics into easily digestible content for technical teams.
• Direct, action-oriented approaches to solving problems.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• A team-oriented mentality, humility, and a healthy sense of humor.
• Background in software development / data science a plus.

In This Role You Will Drive:

• Privacy Program Leadership: Hands-on leadership, counseling business teams on the privacy implications of their initiatives, to ensure the Company maintains industry-leading practices in privacy and data protection.
• Regulatory Compliance: Architect practical, business-minded approaches to compliance across all aspects of global data protection laws, including AI/ML, customer content data, usage data, employee data, data security and incidents.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including other Legal pillars, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and IT to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into business roadmaps, systems, and initiatives.
• External Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory, governmental, industry, and peer groups on privacy and data security issues.
• Team Management and Development: Manage a team of 21 professionals. Inspire and energize the Privacy team, empowering each teammate to do the best work of their lives.
• Org Development: Scale the Privacy function through process automation, legal technology, and new ways of working.
• Training and Education: Creatively build upon and drive enterprise and employee awareness around privacy and data security issues.
• Reporting and Metrics: Deliver data-driven reporting that informs executives and business teams on progress and effectiveness of privacy initiatives.

Compensation range is targeted at $330,000 - $360,000 base salary + 40% bonus, a compelling stock package and excellent benefits. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including a candidates qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, and geographic location.

Ref. 852-SLS