Legal.io is working with a leading tech company seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel for a 3 month contract (with potential to extend).
Scope of Work
Title: Privacy Counsel
Experience: 7+ Years
Location: Remote
Hours: 40 Hours / Week
Duration: 3 Months (potential to extend / convert)
Pay Rate: $100 - $120 / hr ($200,000 - $240,000 annualized)
Benefits: Vision, medical, dental, 401k
Job description:
Seeking a Privacy Counsel to support the Privacy and AI legal team on day-to-day legal tasks, operational projects, and foundational governance work. The role is intended for a junior to early mid-level attorney who can help with routine contract review, legal research, training materials, and playbook development, while working closely with counsel on escalation points and higher-risk issues. The position will help expand the team’s capacity in a practical, hands-on way as demand grows across privacy, data governance, and AI-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support first-pass review of routine data processing agreements and AI vendor contracts using team guidance and playbooks
- Manage routine data privacy requests, including data deletion, review impact assessment forms, and oversee data subject requests.
- Conduct legal research on DPO requirements, training obligations, and developing AI and privacy regulations
- Help draft and update playbooks, checklists, clause trackers, and internal guidance materials- Assist with creation of staff trainings, onboarding materials, and presentation content on privacy and AI governance topics
- Maintain trackers, status updates, and supporting documentation for privacy and AI legal projects
- Monitor selected legal and regulatory developments and prepare concise summaries for counsel review
- Support internal knowledge resources, including FAQs, training content, and self-service materials
Must Have Skills
- Contract Review Experience : Ability to review routine agreements carefully and spot issues for escalation
- Legal Research : Strong research and synthesis skills across privacy, technology, or regulatory topics
- Drafting : Clear, practical writing for internal guidance, summaries, and training materials- Organization and Follow-Through: Ability to manage trackers, documentation, and multiple assignments reliably
- Judgment : Good instincts about when to escalate questions or higher-risk issues to counsel
- Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with legal and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred Education and Experience
- Law degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant legal experience
- Experience in privacy, commercial contracts, technology law, or in-house legal support
- Familiarity with data protection, AI governance, or regulatory research is helpful
- Experience preparing internal guidance, playbooks, or training materials anddeveloping AI-assisted workflows