Lead Privacy Counsel, EMEA – Zoom
Lead privacy counsel for Zoom’s most critical region, EU and UK. Provide legal leadership on GDPR, UK GDPR, AI regulations, and product privacy across global teams.
Responsibilities
* Integrate EMEA privacy requirements into Zoom’s global privacy strategy, ensuring regional needs are represented.
* Partner with Sales and Account Teams to resolve privacy objections in multi‑million‑deal revenue growth.
* Lead legal responses to escalated customer inquiries, drafting communications and engaging experts.
* Develop and maintain public‑facing privacy resources (FAQs, whitepapers, playbooks) to promote transparency.
* Manage regulatory engagement, handling EU and UK authority inquiries, complaints, and investigations.
* Serve as local legal authority on GDPR, UK GDPR, AI regulations, reducing enforcement and reputational risk.
* Counsel cross‑functional teams on Privacy by Design, infrastructure transparency, data residency, and other trust initiatives.
* Oversee key compliance programs and assessments (DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs, EU‑US Data Privacy Framework, contractual reviews). Support training, reseller programs, and global transparency initiatives.
Qualifications
* JD or equivalent law degree and license to practice law in the EU or UK; privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP, CIPT) strongly preferred.
* 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on EU/UK data protection law.
* Deep knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, AI‑related regulations; familiarity with CCPA.
* Experience managing regulator engagement, escalated customer issues, and strategic product counseling.
* Strong technical fluency to align legal guidance with product development.
* Sound business judgment balancing legal risk with strategic goals.
* Leadership over independent work streams in fast‑paced, global environments.
* Customer‑centric mindset, adaptable, effective across regions in a fully remote setting.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
Hybrid or remote work options with flexible schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, parental leave, paid time‑off, and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Zoom is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants, including those with disabilities, to apply. If you need accommodations, let us know.
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