Senior Counsel, Data Privacy and Governance

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$232,000–$368,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Nvidia

Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Counsel, Data Privacy and Governance

As the Senior Counsel, Data Privacy and Governance, you will join the Legal team to serve as a key partner for business units regarding vendor contract review and outbound data sharing governance. You will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts and data processing agreements with a specific focus on privacy, data use, and security provisions. Your daily work involves conducting data transfer risk assessments, building scalable processes and playbooks for third-party reviews, and consulting on privacy considerations for new products and initiatives. You must possess a JD, a California law license, and over eight years of experience with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy laws. The role addresses complex data governance challenges within the high-performance computing sector, specifically involving deep learning, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and advanced simulation technologies.

What you'll do

  • Review and negotiate vendor contracts and data processing agreements regarding privacy, data use, and security.
  • Advise on outbound data sharing arrangements with third parties and conduct data transfer risk assessments.
  • Develop scalable processes and playbooks for vendor privacy reviews and third-party data sharing.
  • Consult with business partners on privacy considerations for new products, partnerships, and data initiatives.
  • Track and advise on the practical implications of U.S. state privacy laws and international frameworks like GDPR.
  • Draft internal guidelines and contribute to training materials regarding data governance and privacy matters.

What we're looking for

  • J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance.
  • 8+ years of privacy law experience including work with vendor contracts, DPAs, and data sharing agreements.
  • Working knowledge of major privacy frameworks including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy laws.
  • A license to practice law in California is required.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a business-minded approach to legal risk.
  • Experience at a technology company or in a practice group focused on technology transactions or data privacy (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AI, data governance, or cybersecurity legal issues (preferred).
  • CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification (preferred).

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