Data Protection Consultant

Title: Data Protection Consultant

About VeraSafe

VeraSafe is a U.S.-headquartered privacy and cybersecurity compliance consulting firm and law firm serving clients internationally. Our fully remote team brings together legal, technical, and project management professionals to deliver practical, high-quality advice.

We value thoughtful collaboration, clear communication, positive and constructive feedback, and sustainable working practices in a low ego environment that allows us all to continue to grow as people and as professionals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Privacy Counsels at all levels (Associate through Senior) to advise international clients on privacy and data protection matters, including regulatory compliance, contractual requirements, and privacy considerations in business operations and technology.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal and regulatory challenges alongside experienced attorneys, privacy professionals, and cybersecurity advisors. You will help clients navigate complex requirements while developing practical solutions that meet their business needs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws, regulatory obligations, and compliance program design and development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, contractual provisions, and related documents.
• Assess business practices, products, and processes for privacy compliance and recommend practical, client-specific improvements.
• Research complex legal and regulatory questions and prepare clear, well-supported opinions, memoranda, and client guidance.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and client-facing guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys, privacy technologists, IT security advisors, and project managers to deliver high-quality client services.
• Contribute to the development of internal resources, templates, and service delivery practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• At least three years of relevant privacy/data protection experience.
• Experience advising on applicable privacy and data protection regulations, such as the GDPR and other relevant national or regional privacy laws.
• Strong communications, analytical, and client advisory skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to manage assignments independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with a fully remote, international team.

Preferred (Not Blockers!)

• Relevant industry certification (e.g., IAPP; OneTrust; GCP, as relevant to your individual background).
• Experience advising clients across multiple jurisdictions or in regulated industries.

Nice-to-Have:

• Active law license in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Law firm experience.

Compensation

Working at VeraSafeWe offers a fully remote, internationally collaborative workplace, opportunities to learn from colleagues across disciplines, and professional development. While that alone is a tremendous value, we also believe in fair pay. Benefits and compensation vary by each candidate's individual background, experience, and location.

Our HR privacy notice is available at https://verasafe.com/legal/human-resources-privacy-policy/.