Director Privacy (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Director Privacy (Cybersecurity): Advising on privacy issues and developing privacy strategies for a global SaaS company with an accent on product integration, legal risk mitigation, and compliance with data protection laws. Focus on conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data subject requests, and staying current on global privacy regulations, including AI-related considerations.

Location: Hybrid in Paris Area, France. Must be qualified to practice law in an EU jurisdiction. Fluent in French and English required.

Company

hirify.global is an all-in-one experience intelligence platform designed to be easily used by anyone who cares about digital journeys.

What you will do

• Understand business activities and future plans to identify, investigate, and manage privacy topics.
• Work closely with global cross-functional teams to support decision-making and privacy initiatives.
• Review and advise on products and features to embed privacy by design.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of privacy-related contracts.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the company’s privacy strategy and program, including impact assessments, data subject requests, incident responses, policies, and audits.
• Advise internal clients on the company’s privacy obligations and mitigate key data privacy risks.
• Keep current on relevant privacy laws and regulations to provide business-oriented guidance.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with some experience in-house at a SaaS company.
• Demonstrated experience on privacy-related issues, including advising stakeholders, drafting documents, and assessing issues of first impression.
• Experience with the CNIL and ISO certifications.
• High level of comfort with technology, including emerging technologies and AI.
• Must be qualified to practice law in an EU jurisdiction.
• Must be fluent in French and English.

Nice to have

• CIPP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work flexibility with hybrid and remote policies.
• Generous paid time-off policy.
• Immediate eligibility for birthing and non-birthing parental leave.
• Wellbeing and Home Office allowances.
• Stock options for every full-time employee.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a Culture Crew for social activities.