Hiring: Privacy Counsel Company: Beacon Software Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:05:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Clean Architecture, HBase, Make, Stripe About the job Required Skills: •We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Privacy Counsel to join Beacon’s legal team as our first dedicated privacy specialist. This is a foundational role: you will build Beacon’s privacy strategy and architecture from the ground up, establishing the frameworks, policies, and processes that will govern how Beacon and its growing portfolio of vertical market software companies collect, use, and protect data. Reporting to Beacon’s VP, Legal, you will partner closely with our IT, Governance, and Risk leader to architect a privacy program that is robust, scalable, and fit for a multi-jurisdictional technology acquirer. You will own data privacy end-to-end across the deal lifecycle — from pre-acquisition diligence through integration and post-close operations — while also advising on day-to-day privacy matters across the Beacon platform. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for a privacy lawyer who wants to build something lasting, not just maintain the status quo. •What You'll Do •Privacy Program Architecture: Build and own Beacon’s enterprise data privacy program from inception. Establish the foundational strategy, governance structure, and operating model for privacy across Beacon and its portfolio companies. Define Beacon’s privacy principles and risk appetite, and translate them into practical policies, controls, and accountability structures that can scale as the portfolio grows. •M&A Privacy Diligence & Integration: Own the data privacy workstream across the full deal lifecycle. Conduct and lead privacy due diligence on acquisition targets — assessing data inventories, consent frameworks, cross-border transfer mechanisms, regulatory 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!