Senior Counsel, Privacy & Product Hybrid

Senior Counsel, Privacy & Product Hybrid Overview

OpenTable is seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented Senior Counsel, Privacy & Product to join our Legal team in London. This hybrid role requires working in the office two days a week, allowing for both in-person collaboration and flexibility. As a key member of our team, you will have a significant impact on our operations and contribute to our mission of helping restaurants thrive.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor for OpenTable’s Product, Engineering, Security, Commercial, Partnerships, and Marketing teams, offering comprehensive legal support on new products, features, data usage, integrations, consumer experiences, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as the Deputy Privacy Officer, overseeing the implementation and management of OpenTable’s global privacy program and acting as a liaison with Booking Holdings, Inc. on privacy strategies and regulatory matters.
• Provide legal counsel on global privacy and data protection regulations, ensuring that privacy-by-design principles are integrated into OpenTable’s products and operations, including guidance on data collection, usage, sharing, retention, consent, personalization, and consumer rights.
• Offer strategic legal advice regarding the development and use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including generative AI, and assist in creating scalable governance frameworks as regulations evolve.
• Guide Product teams through the product development lifecycle, focusing on legal risks associated with data privacy, cybersecurity, data ownership, consumer protection, and marketing.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team on cybersecurity and data security issues, including vendor security risks, incident responses, regulatory obligations, and remediation strategies.
• Identify and mitigate emerging risks related to products, privacy, AI, security, and consumer protection; draft and negotiate relevant agreements and terms; and develop scalable legal processes, policies, and disclosures to support responsible business innovation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in privacy, data protection, technology, and product law, ideally gained in-house at a technology or high-growth company.
• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, or equivalent legal qualifications to practice law in the UK.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and various U.S. state privacy laws, along with global consumer protection regulations, with a proven ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Significant experience in product counseling, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience in leading or supporting a global privacy program, including governance, compliance frameworks, and cross-functional implementation.
• Knowledge of information security and cybersecurity issues, including security requirements and incident response protocols.
• Strong judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to assess risks, navigate uncertainties, and provide practical advice to diverse teams and senior management.

Benefits and Perks

• Five weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Private health and dental insurance coverage.
• Ability to work remotely for up to 20 days per year.
• Focus on mental health and well-being, including company-paid therapy sessions and a subscription to Headspace.
• An annual company-wide week off to recharge without work backlog.
• Paid parental leave and time off for birthdays.
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement.
• Investment in career development through Development Dollars and leadership training.
• Access to a wide range of on-demand e-learning resources.
• Travel discounts and participation in Employee Resource Groups.
• Income protection and life assurance benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 GP services and free legal advice.
• Pension plan contributions and discounted gym memberships.
• Bike2Work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Social events and Thursday happy hours.
• Free lunch provided two days a week.

Join OpenTable and be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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