Anthropic · 1 day ago
Privacy Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$265K/yr - $320K/yr
8+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. They are seeking a Privacy Counsel to develop and implement privacy strategies, provide legal advice on privacy laws, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on privacy-by-design principles.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive privacy strategies that align with the technology, product, and services Anthropic is building and our overall company goals
Provide expert legal advice and guidance on privacy and data protection law (including state and federal privacy and consumer protection laws, GDPR and other international privacy laws)
Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement privacy-by-design principles in product development, particularly in the realm of general purpose AI models and systems
Collaborate with frontier counsel and product counsel to integrate privacy considerations into model development and product planning
Maintain relationships with key regulators and stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments in the global privacy landscape
Collaborate closely with our privacy program team on the maintenance and maturation of our global privacy compliance program, governance framework, accountability documentation, internal and external policies and related training
Qualification
Required
A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
At least 8 years of global privacy and data protection legal experience, preferably in hyper-growth global technology environments
Deep subject matter expertise in privacy and data protection law and its practical application in a global context
Extensive experience advising on privacy, data protection, and direct marketing laws, regulations, and guidance
Strong understanding of the interplay between privacy, security, and AI, and the ability to provide strategic guidance in these areas
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with regulators, internal teams, and external partners
A proven ability to think strategically and translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions
Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with privacy regulations in other international jurisdictions, enabling them to support the organization's global data protection compliance efforts
Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies and their implementation in a business setting
Knowledge and experience with AI-specific regulations and their interplay with privacy frameworks
A network of contacts within the data protection community, allowing them to stay informed about best practices and share knowledge with peers
Benefits
Equity and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
A lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
Recent News
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