Legal Director, Privacy

Location: Hybrid role based at hirify.global's New York City headquarters

Base salary: $277,000–$352,900 USD per year

Company

hirify.global provides connected fitness hardware, software, expert instruction, and exclusive content to Members worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and refine the global privacy program, including policies, procedures, and data governance standards.
• Partner with Information Security, Data Analytics, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other teams to embed privacy by design into products and data practices.
• Develop and manage the privacy risk management framework, including Data Protection Impact Assessments, data subject rights requests, and privacy incident responses.
• Advise the business on global privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Develop privacy training and awareness programs for employees and key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary legal contact for data protection authorities and report on privacy program status and risk posture to leadership.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in good standing of at least one state bar; New York bar admission is preferred.
• 12+ years of legal experience with significant privacy and data protection expertise.
• Experience designing, building, and managing a global privacy compliance program in technology, media, consumer products, or a related industry.
• Deep understanding of global data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Ability to lead a corporate function, manage complex cross-functional projects, and explain legal principles to non-legal audiences.
• Familiarity with information security principles and health, fitness, and advertising technology trends.

Nice to have

• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience combining law firm and in-house legal work.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and mental health services.
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown plans, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Fertility and adoption support, up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and child care and family care discounts.
• hirify.global Digital App access, product and apparel discounts, commuter benefits, Citi Bike discounts, and pet insurance.