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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Stack Overflow is looking for a high caliber, experienced, and creative privacy attorney to join the legal team. We are looking for someone experienced to join as a true strategic partner and build trust with those around them. This individual will report into the Chief Legal Officer. • Support the business (product, engineering, etc.) to build trustworthy, privacy-first products and services. • Work closely with product and engineering to advise on the management and use of data, including privacy matters related to EdTech, Advertising, and data governance. • Support our public community platform and Ads and Stack Overflow for Teams businesses. • Provide subject matter expert advice in connection with regulatory investigations, individual complaints, and enquiries related to GDPR. • Manage GDPR individual data subject access rights requests and data retention. • Provide subject matter expert advice across all aspects of global privacy law and regulation. • Support product lawyer in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions on new and existing products and features. • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in areas of data use and protection laws. • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate data protection terms in various commercial agreements including master service agreements and DPAs. • Collaborate with and support the InfoSec team to obtain and maintain security certifications. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree required • Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school • Membership with good standing in at least one U.S. State Bar • 6+ years of legal practice experience. In-house legal experience preferred • Capable of interacting with, and establishing the respect and confidence of, senior business leaders • Business-oriented problem solver and a flexible team player • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills • Demonstrable experience in advising clients on privacy matters and legislation • Significant experience drafting and negotiating data protection terms in commercial contracts • Global thinker and demonstrated collaborator • Ability to translate legal advice into actionable policies, processes, and programs Requirements • Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal • Ability to travel to various locations • Attending conferences or training sessions • Speak/Listen via headset for a considerable amount of time Benefits • Competitive Base Salary • Generous paid vacation • Generous parental leave (16 weeks at 100% pay), family care leave, and unlimited sick days • Equity for all employees at all levels • Industry-leading health benefits applicable per country of residence for all full-time employees • Company-paid Life Insurance • Home Internet stipend • Professional allocation for your growth and development • One-time allowance to assist with your home office setup • Company-paid access to Calm, Bravely, LinkedIn Learning, MyAcademy, and Overdrive Apply tot his job