Director of Privacy and Data Governance

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale , unleashing the potential of businesses and people.

The Director of Privacy and Data Governance will report to the VP of Business Integrity and lead the Privacy and Data Governance program, providing strategic direction and insights to support a business-forward, innovative, and risk-based approach.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Privacy and Data Governance program, providing strategic direction and insights.
• Lead a team of three skilled privacy professionals.
• Advise senior management on privacy and data protection-related matters.
• Foster privacy compliance and awareness across the company.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement a risk-based AI governance framework.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable foreign and domestic regulations.
• Support product, customer-facing, and supplier-facing legal teams.
• Advise on cybersecurity-related inquiries, audits, and incidents.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of legal experience specific to privacy.
• Experience overseeing the operational aspects of a privacy and data governance program.
• Ability to solve complex legal and business challenges.
• Excellent communication and judgment skills.
• Actively licensed to practice law.

Compensation:

• The typical starting salary range for this role is $192,300-$304,200 USD.
• In select locations, the range may be $230,700-$365,000 USD.
• Eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.
• Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Health coverage for you and your family.
• Flexible locations and schedules.
• Generous number of vacation days.
• Matching up to $2000 for financial donations and service.
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.