Hiring: Privacy Counsel Company: Beacon Software Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:03:20 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Embedded Systems, GDPR, HIPAA, Machine Learning, SaaS, Stripe About the job Experience: •7+ years of privacy law experience at a top-tier law firm, or 5–7 years of in-house privacy counsel experience at a technology company operating in a data-heavy environment. Required Skills: •Vendor & Third-Party Privacy Management: Own Beacon’s third-party privacy risk framework, including vendor assessments, DPA negotiations, and ongoing monitoring. Ensure that data sharing arrangements with service providers, partners, and portfolio company vendors meet applicable legal requirements and reflect Beacon’s privacy standards. •AI & Emerging Technology Privacy: Advise on the privacy implications of Beacon’s use of AI tools and data-intensive technologies across the platform. Develop guidelines for responsible data use in AI and machine learning contexts, and stay current on evolving regulatory expectations in this space. •Training & Privacy Culture: Design and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for Beacon and portfolio company employees. Foster a culture of privacy accountability and build internal capacity so that privacy considerations are embedded in day-to-day decision-making across the organization. Qualifications: •J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one bar (California, New York, preferred) •Demonstrated experience building or leading a privacy function, including developing privacy programs, policies, and governance frameworks — not just advising on them. •Deep expertise in multi-jurisdictional data privacy law, with substantive knowledge of U.S. (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable state laws), Canadian (PIPEDA, Law 25/Bill 64), and EU/UK (GDPR) privacy regimes. Experience navigating cross-border data transfer requirements and international compliance obligations. •Hands-on experience advising on diverse data types, including personal data, sensitive personal information, health data, financial data, and B2B data, across a range of industries and use cases. •Strong instincts for pragmatic, business-enabling privacy advice — able to identify and quantify risk, recommend proportionate controls, and help the business move forward rather than defaulting to “no.” •Proficiency with AI tools for legal and privacy work, and a genuine interest in leveraging technology to build efficient, scalable privacy operations. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. •Our Values at Beacon Software •Humility: We acknowledge that the path to getting to the right answer involves being wrong along the way. We have strong beliefs which are weakly held. We actively seek new ideas and believe we can learn from anyone at any time. •Honesty: We are truth seeking in our approach to business problems. Business is a repeat game and we believe that human relationships generate alpha. We understand that trust is earned over a lifetime and can be lost in an instant. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!