Senior Privacy Counsel

About the Role

The Senior Privacy Counsel role is critical to RingCentral's success, as the company continues to invest heavily in AI-enabled technology and platforms. With a proprietary AI solution like RingSense AI, the company is poised for significant growth, and the right candidate will play a key role in ensuring that this growth is balanced with a deep commitment to data privacy and security.

RingCentral is a $2 Billion annual revenue company with double-digit Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and a $93 Billion market opportunity in UCaaS, Contact Center, and AI-powered adjacencies. The company invests more than $250 million annually to ensure that its AI-enabled technology and platforms meet or exceed the needs of its customers.

What You Will Do

• Act as the dedicated privacy legal point of contact, providing proactive, risk-based counsel to Engineering and Product Management teams throughout the entire development lifecycle of new services and features
• Provide specialized legal advice on the privacy implications of any new features, including AI features, in collaboration with the Product Counseling and Regulatory Teams
• Lead the execution and documentation of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new features and services
• Drive legal processes that embed privacy requirements early in the development process, in coordination with other Privacy Team Members
• Ensure that RingCentral services comply with evolving global privacy and security regulations
• Partner directly with the Information Security team to review product security controls, conduct risk analyses, and align legal privacy requirements with technical security implementation
• Develop and update customer-facing collateral and resources on RingCentral Trust Center to support transparency for customers and partners
• Support records of processing activities and documentation for products, including data locations, data transfers, and subprocessor processing
• Support the incident response program by ensuring that documentation is current and in alignment with applicable laws and by representing the privacy team in incident response activities
• Monitor legal developments, collaborate, and build relationships with industry peers to stay abreast of trends and issues globally

What We Are Looking For

• J.D. Degree and active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar
• 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on data privacy, preferably combining law firm and in-house experience
• Direct experience counseling product teams on privacy requirements with the ability to balance business needs and legal requirements
• Deep working knowledge of major global privacy laws and practical implementation of the laws to product innovation
• Understanding of the legal and governance implications of the adoption and development of AI-powered solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and data analytics platforms
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulations and ethical guidelines
• Certification in data privacy, such as CIPP/US or CIPM
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation and growth

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI-powered solution
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
• Access to the latest technologies and tools
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance

• Be prepared to discuss your experience with global data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA
• Highlight your ability to balance business needs with legal requirements, and provide examples of how you have done so in previous roles
• Showcase your knowledge of AI-powered solutions and emerging AI regulations, and explain how you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
• Emphasize your excellent communication and collaboration skills, and provide examples of how you have worked effectively with cross-functional teams in the past
• Consider obtaining certifications in data privacy, such as CIPP/US or CIPM, to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with cloud-based technologies and data analytics platforms, and explain how you have used these tools to support data privacy and security initiatives