What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, Product and Privacy position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, Product and Privacy in Brazil.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated legal professional to work at the intersection of technology, privacy, compliance, and product innovation within a globally distributed environment. In this role, you will advise on complex regulatory and privacy matters while supporting cutting-edge initiatives related to AI, enterprise software, and global operations. You will collaborate closely with international teams across product, engineering, and business functions to help shape scalable legal and compliance frameworks. The position offers broad exposure to emerging technologies and evolving global regulations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys tackling sophisticated legal challenges in a fast-paced setting. With strong autonomy, international collaboration, and strategic influence, this role provides an excellent platform for long-term growth and impact within a future-focused organization.
\n- Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, compliance frameworks, and operational controls to support evolving global regulatory requirements.
- Support the development and scaling of global privacy programs, including conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs), maintaining records of processing activities (ROPAs), and advising on data governance initiatives.
- Partner with product, engineering, and operational teams to evaluate the impact of privacy, data protection, and AI-related regulations on products and internal processes.
- Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance, product development, and privacy matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with external counsel and cross-functional stakeholders to implement legal recommendations and ensure regulatory alignment worldwide.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives involving AI deployment, emerging technologies, and enterprise software innovation.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, strengthen governance practices, and enhance compliance efficiency across the organization.
Requirements:
- Degree in Law, JD, or equivalent legal qualification, with an active license to practice law or progress toward qualification.
- Proven experience in regulatory compliance, data privacy, product counseling, or technology law within an in-house legal team or law firm environment.
- Strong understanding of global privacy and data protection regulations, with the ability to advise on operational implementation.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated interest in technology, AI, open-source ecosystems, or enterprise software environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively across multicultural and globally distributed teams.
- Strong commercial judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- High level of professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and willingness to travel internationally for company events when required.
- Academic excellence and a track record of initiative, leadership, and exceeding expectations are highly valued.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Fully distributed remote work environment with flexible home-based working options.
- Twice-yearly international company events and team gatherings in global locations.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation reviews and recognition reward programs.
- Generous annual holiday leave plus maternity and paternity leave support.
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal well-being and support.
- Travel perks including Priority Pass access and upgraded travel arrangements for long-haul company events.
- Opportunity to work alongside globally recognized experts in technology, AI, cloud computing, and open-source innovation.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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