Mozilla

Lead Privacy Counsel, Infrastructure & Data Governance

Remote US · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$195k-$260kDetected 27 days ago

Incident ResponseM&AProcurementCommunication

About the role

Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years.
We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser.
Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we're shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies.

Responsibilities

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.
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 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.
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.

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

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

Compensation

US Tier 1 Locations
$195,000 - $260,000 USD
US Tier 2 Locations
$179,000 - $239,000 USD
US Tier 3 Locations
$166,000 - $221,000 USD
Annual professional development budget

Benefits

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
One-time home office stipend
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program
Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Company info

This means we aren't beholden to any shareholders - only to our mission.
When you work at Mozilla, you give yourself a chance to make a difference in the lives of Web users everywhere.
And you give us a chance to make a difference in your life every single day.

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