Deputy General Counsel, Privacy

Overview

Do you have a passion for tackling groundbreaking privacy questions like AI/ML? Are you keen to drive the evolution and maturation of our global privacy program? Do you bring a relentless customer obsession to every business interaction? Do you want to be part of a mission-lead technology company as we scale for sustainable growth?

If you answered “heck yeah” to all of the above, let’s talk! We are looking for a seasoned and highly skilled Privacy leader who has the ability to set a strategic vision for a world-class privacy function and turn that vision into reality. The right candidate will effectively lead transformation across Atlassian’s Privacy team and cross-functionally throughout the company.

Responsibilities

In This Role You’ll Get To Drive

• Privacy Program Leadership: Hands-on leadership, counseling business teams on the privacy implications of their initiatives, to ensure Atlassian maintains industry-leading practices in privacy and data protection.

• Regulatory Compliance: Architect practical, business-minded approaches to compliance across all aspects of global data protection laws, including AI/ML, UGC, usage data, employee data, data security and incidents. 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including other Legal pillars, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and IT to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into business roadmaps, systems, and initiatives.

• External Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory, governmental, industry, and peer groups on privacy and data security issues.

• Team Development: Inspire and energize the Privacy team, empowering each teammate to do the best work of their lives.

• Org Development: Scale the Privacy function through process automation, legal technology, and new ways of working.

• Training and Education: Creatively build upon and drive enterprise and employee awareness around privacy and data security issues.

• Reporting and Metrics: Deliver data-driven reporting that informs executives and business teams on progress and effectiveness of privacy initiatives.

Qualifications

On Your First Day We’ll Expect You To Have

• 15+ years of privacy (or related) experience, with direct involvement working with the General Counsel/CLO.

• Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional executives (C-suite, Chief Trust Officer, CISO, Board members etc.). A history of developing a culture of getting to “yes and”.

• Deep understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, such as GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Insight into the generative AI industry and emerging trends.

• The ability to think BIG and chart a strategic direction for the Privacy team. The ability to develop followership and explain the “why” behind this strategic …