eBay
Sr Director, Global Privacy Advisory
San Jose · Director
Sponsorship not specified$256k-$342kDetected 5 days ago
AccessibilityProduct ManagementProduct StrategyLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
- This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role at the intersection of law, product, technology, and trust.
- Additional Details The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $256,400 - $342,300 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and refine eBay's global privacy advisory strategy, establishing a cohesive global framework that is principled, practical, and business-enabling.
- Develop a clear, risk-calibrated approach to advising on product launches, new data uses, and new business expansion.
- Drive clarity and alignment across the organization on global privacy obligations, translating regulatory complexity into actionable business guidance.
- Counsel Product, Engineering, Payments, Employment and other legal team members on complex privacy issues, acting as a strategic partner, not just a legal reviewer.
- Continue to implement privacy-by-design across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through launch and post-market monitoring.
- Coordinate with jurisdictional leads to drive strategy for privacy regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions across jurisdictions, working directly with regulators and coordinating cross-functional response teams.
- Develop and maintain eBay's regulatory engagement strategy, including proactive outreach and relationship-building with data protection authorities globally.
- Partner with eBay's Government Relations team to interpret and shape the evolving regulatory landscape - tracking prospective legislation, informing advocacy positions, and representing eBay's interests with industry groups and standards bodies.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a globally distributed team of privacy lawyers, setting clear priorities, coaching sound judgment, and building strong cross-functional partnership skills.
- Drive adoption of AI across the team to improve productivity, communication, and insight generation, ensuring tools are used to augment legal judgment and effectiveness.
Requirements
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree
- 15+ years of legal experience, with at least 10 years dedicated to privacy and data protection, including global or multi-regional program leadership.
- Deep expertise in major privacy regimes across the U.S., EU/UK, and other key international markets
- proven track record managing regulatory relationships and enforcement matters.
- Experience using AI-powered productivity tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Glean) to enhance workflow efficiency, communication, and overall effectiveness.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com.
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Compensation
- Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
- $256,400 - $342,300
- The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).
- If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Benefits
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Company info
- At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells.
- Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.
- Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day.
- We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
- Privacy is not a box-checking exercise at eBay - it's a competitive advantage and a commitment to the millions of people who trust our platform every day.
Equal opportunity
- eBay is an equal opportunity employer.
- We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
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