Associate Product Counsel
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled product counsels has surged in recent years, with a 25% increase in job postings for this role in 2025 alone. As companies prioritize data protection and user privacy, Dropbox is at the forefront, seeking an Associate Product Counsel to join their remote team in Canada. This role offers a unique chance to work with a dynamic and evolving environment, implementing privacy by design and ensuring responsible AI and machine learning technology use. With the remote work landscape continuing to grow, candidates with strong digital skills and experience in data protection will be in high demand.
Job Description
About the Role
The Associate Product Counsel role at Dropbox is a critical position that requires a broad range of responsibilities, including counseling the product and security teams on user privacy and data protection issues. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, security, and infrastructure, to ensure Dropbox continues to be an industry leader in protecting user data.The role involves a dynamic and evolving environment, where you will need to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in data protection and user privacy. You will be responsible for providing legal guidance on product development, ensuring that products are designed with privacy in mind, and implementing measures to protect user data.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection laws and regulations, as well as experience in counseling product and security teams. You will be working remotely from Canada, and will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently.
What You Will Do
- Counsel on user privacy and data protection issues in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Investigate and assess security incidents, providing recommendations for improvement
- Collaborate with product and security teams to ensure products are designed with privacy in mind
- Implement measures to protect user data, including data encryption and access controls
- Provide training and guidance to teams on data protection and user privacy best practices
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to data protection and user privacy
- Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed
- Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in data protection and user privacy, including changes in laws and regulations
- Provide input on product development, ensuring that products are designed with privacy in mind
What We Are Looking For
- Strong understanding of data protection laws and regulations, including PIPEDA and GDPR
- Experience in counseling product and security teams on user privacy and data protection issues
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, security, and infrastructure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical teams
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of cloud-based technologies and data storage solutions
- Experience with AI and machine learning technologies, including data protection and privacy considerations
Nice to Have
- Experience with Canadian data protection laws and regulations
- Knowledge of Dropbox products and services
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work remotely from Canada
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
- Flexible work arrangement, including flexible hours and remote work options
- Comprehensive health and wellness program, including mental health support
- Generous parental leave policy, including maternity and paternity leave
- Employee stock purchase plan, with options to purchase company stock at a discounted rate
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with data protection laws and regulations in your application, including any relevant certifications or training.
- Be prepared to provide examples of how you have counseled product and security teams on user privacy and data protection issues in the past.
- Show a strong understanding of cloud-based technologies and data storage solutions, including any experience with Dropbox products and services.
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and self-motivate, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Consider including a portfolio or examples of your work, including any relevant writing samples or case studies.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with AI and machine learning technologies, including data protection and privacy considerations.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, including about the company culture and values, as well as the opportunities for professional development and growth.
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