Enlightened Privacy (EP), PC is a boutique data protection law practice poised to mature to the next level. To provide the highest level of service and build inspiring future offerings for our clients, we are looking to evolve and expand.

We are seeking a smart, talented privacy attorney contractor to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who welcomes flexibility, is a self-starter and is able to lead and manage their own projects with ease. 

The candidate welcomes new challenges and opportunities to learn and is a superstar at analyzing and applying new laws and legal requirements. They can distill complex legal requirements into concise guidance that is actionable and easy to understand, like magic. They resonate with and share EP’s values. They are thoughtful, kind, authentic and wholehearted.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities

• Provide practical guidance to clients on compliance with applicable laws, such as the CCPA, other US state privacy laws, and the GDPR

• Analyze data protection and privacy laws and regulations on a granular level, grasp the nuances of legal requirements, and understand and explain the business implications

• Draft and negotiate DPAs and advise clients on how to implement and negotiate DPAs

• Draft, update and help clients implement privacy notices (for customers, HR, and recruiting)

• Create compliance documentation for clients, such as records of processing activities and internal data protection policies and procedures

• Lead and coordinate client projects that you’re involved in

• Engage directly with clients via calls, email and written work product

• Research emerging and newly enacted data protection and AI laws and regulations and be able to advise clients on the requirements as applied to each client’s unique needs

• Provide clear, actionable summaries of legal requirements, both for clients and internal use

• Compare legal requirements across different jurisdictions globally to understand and advise on similarities and differences

• Assist and collaborate with EP on developing  new projects, initiatives and offerings. For example, new offerings for small business clients and adoption of new tech tools.

Qualifications of a successful candidate 

• Minimum of 3 years experience at a law firm or in-house (or both) in data protection and privacy or data governance

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and an active member in good standing of the CA Bar 

• Proficient at using Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft 365 applications, and time-keeping applications

• Experience using AI tools competently and ethically in the legal context; experience using GC AI or another legal-specific AI tool a plus 

• Strong working knowledge of and experience advising clients on key global data protection and privacy laws–GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, US state privacy laws are must haves, other geos (e.g., Brazil, Canada) are a plus

• Experience drafting privacy policies and DPAs 

• Experience drafting data governance documentation and written guidance for business on compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations

• Knowledge of and experience with analyzing and applying recent AI legislation, such as the EU AI Act and US state legislation 

• Experience implementing and/or managing OneTrust or other privacy compliance or data governance tech tools a plus

• Knowledge of and experience with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework a plus 

• Understanding of and experience with data broker laws and data protection and privacy laws as applied to marketing and digital advertising a plus

• Experience with fintech companies, financial privacy, or crypto space a plus

• Experience with children’s privacy laws, including COPPA, FERPA, age appropriate design codes, and recent children’s and minors’ privacy legislation, a plus

• Understanding of and experience with data breach laws and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, NIST frameworks) and controls a plus

Skills of a successful candidate

• Excellent writing skills (impeccable grammar and spelling skills, drafting is an area of strength)

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Experience assessing and balancing risk and advising on practical, business-oriented solutions to compliance needs

• Thinks logically and nimbly, seeing multiple different perspectives and approaches to a particular question

• Self-starter who is comfortable running with projects independently and knows when to ask questions and what questions to ask; takes ownership of and responsibility for their tasks and work product

• Able to take direction, is curious and excited to learn

• Collaborative and creative with a sense of humor and penchant for having fun

• Able to interact with clients directly and competently; has a proven ability to handle clients and their confidential information with discretion and to provide the highest level of client service 

• Proficient at working virtually and leveraging tech tools to maximize collaboration, efficiency and results

• Kind and mindful

• Excited to be part of a young, small, and growing business

Stats about the role

• Work with/report to: This role reports to and works directly with EP’s Founder. The role also may coordinate with EP’s IT and business operations contractors. 

• Expected time commitment: This would be a part-time role, with an expected baseline commitment of 12-15 hours per week. You will have the option to take on more work if desired, as available. We expect you to be available for calls and check-ins on at least 2 dedicated days per week, to be agreed upon prior to your start date. If a special project requires additional time, we will discuss and agree in advance as the need arises. We expect your availability to align with the Pacific Time zone. (For example, 10 am - 3 pm PT Tues, Weds, Thurs).

• Location: This role is intended to be fully virtual/remote, with a possibility to meet in person periodically if the selected candidate is local to the San Francisco Bay Area. 

• Legal details: This would be a 1099 independent contractor role.

• Compensation: Base pay would be hourly starting at between $130 and $170 per hour depending on experience. You may be offered the option of earning additional bonus compensation for business development-related work.

• Tech: Candidates should have their own computer to start with appropriate security software installed. 
  

About EP
Enlightened Privacy, PC is a woman-founded and woman-owned boutique law practice focused on global data protection, privacy and AI data governance. We advise clients in a variety of industries, from tech to consumer products companies, and from startups to established public companies. We guide our clients on building and managing data protection and privacy compliance programs, and advise on compliance with the GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws such as the CCPA, as well as AI legislation and governance requirements.  We like to have fun and love to learn, and we also know how to roll up our sleeves and get down to business. Our ideal candidate does too!

The Application Process

Our intention is to be as thoughtful and clear as possible in our assessment and selection process. Each step in this process was created with that intention in mind. We think that this will lead to the best outcome for the selected candidate and EP! We hope you enjoy the process and even learn something about yourself in the process. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

To Apply

1. Answer the application questions in the Google Form link below (we’d like to hear this from you, not AI please)
2. Attach your resume in the Google Form
3. Click Submit!

If you have any difficulty with the application form, please reach out to us at info@enlightenedprivacy.com.

Once we’ve received and reviewed your submission, we will reach out with information on next steps.