Gatesfoundation

Principal Counsel, Data & Privacy

Seattle, WA · Principal · Contract

Work authorization required$262k-$406kDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

We are seeking a seasoned privacy attorney to support our enterprise data privacy program and provide legal guidance across the foundation and its subsidiaries (currently, Gates Medical Research Institute, Gates Philanthropic Partners, and Gates Agricultural Innovations) on processes, transactions, and initiatives relating to personal data, data access and sharing, information management, and data governance.

Support a global data privacy program, including global compliance, policy and guidance, notice and legal bases, data subject requests, agreements, records of processing activities, data impact assessments, and transfer impact assessments.
Continuously identify and implement process and tooling improvements to enhance data privacy program maturity and efficiency.
Review, draft, and negotiate data-related agreements and terms, and develop related templates, playbooks, guidance, and processes.
Develop and deliver effective training across all functions, offices, and levels of the foundation and its subsidiaries.
Collaborate with technical, operational, and programmatic teams to translate privacy principles and responsible AI principles into pragmatic solutions.
Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging and accessible training across subject matter expertise, cultures, time zones, functions, and levels.
Self-motivated and with a strong sense of ownership and urgency; able to take initiative (identify problems that need solving) and independently drive work forward and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment where individuals manage their own portfolios and priorities.
Willing to perform administrative tasks as needed and be self-sufficient.
This position supports teams as they develop and implement strategies and technologies to achieve operational effectiveness and enable charitable impact.

JD degree and current bar membership in good standing.
Extensive experience with leading or advising global data privacy programs.
Extensive experience with GDPR/UK GDPR and at least one major US data protection framework (e.g., HIPAA or FERPA).
Demonstrated experience with negotiating simple to complex transactions involving data, including data licenses, data protection addendums, and data sharing agreements.
Demonstrated experience with managing outside counsel across jurisdictions and translating legal advice into practical, operational, risk-based guidance.

"Guidance, Solutions, Integrity" describes the Legal division's approach to providing responsive legal guidance supporting pursuit of the foundation's mission and implementation of the foundation's programmatic and operational strategies.
The Legal team delivers comprehensive legal services by providing efficient and reliable legal guidance, managing legal risk, and supporting the development of solutions to achieve the mission of the foundation and its affiliated entities.
The Legal team partners with our colleagues across the foundation and its affiliated entities to enable mission-driven work by maintaining an efficient, well-run global organization where employees can thrive and make their best contributions.
Doing this well requires effective collaboration, strong alignment, and thoughtful planning across both operational and programmatic teams - as well as shared accountability for mitigating risk and optimizing the foundation's operational resources.
The Foundation
We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

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