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Privacy and Product Counsel

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Contentful

Contentful

501-1,000 employees

Digital content management platform for businesses

Enterprise Software
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$206k - $229kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Denver, CO, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 5+ years of legal practice with direct experience providing privacy-related advice to SaaS and/or other technology companies, product and IP experience desirable, but not required
  • Substantial experience drafting, editing and negotiating data protection related contracts (e.g., data privacy and security addendums)
  • Deep experience with data protection laws and regulations, particularly those governing the US and EU
  • Highly responsive, solution-oriented approach in working with stakeholders
  • Strong writing skills with an attention to detail and the ability to express complicated matters in easily understandable and effective ways
  • Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, and business pragmatism
  • Self-directed and takes ownership of tasks with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • CIPP/E or CIPP/US certification
Responsibilities
  • Provide analysis and guidance on privacy, security, AI and associated issues to ensure compliance with existing and emerging laws and implementation into business processes as needed
  • Draft and negotiate DPAs, security addendums, and other agreements with customers and suppliers
  • Develop and maintain data-related contract templates, such as DPAs and security addendums, as well as associated playbooks
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product and other business partners at all stages of product development to identify privacy, AI and other risks and support the development of risk-mitigation processes and controls through privacy-by-design principles
  • Drive high-impact data protection projects with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Draft external privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • Respond to internal and external inquiries about individual data rights and Contentful’s processing activities
  • Support the Security team in investigating and responding to potential security incidents

Contentful provides a platform for digital content management that helps businesses create, collaborate on, and deliver content without needing to write code. Its main product is a content management system (CMS) that allows creative teams to efficiently manage digital content across various brands and channels, ensuring a consistent experience for users. This is especially useful for companies in e-commerce, digital marketing, and media, as it streamlines their content production and enhances team collaboration. Unlike many competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced capabilities. The goal of Contentful is to empower businesses to deliver high-quality digital experiences at scale.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$349.6M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Karthik Rau as CEO, with his extensive leadership experience, could drive strategic growth and innovation.
  • Contentful Studio's launch empowers digital teams to create and manage content more efficiently, potentially increasing user satisfaction and platform adoption.
  • The company's recognition as a Silver Partner by hedgehog lab highlights its strong market position and successful implementations.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of digital content management is intense, with numerous established players potentially limiting Contentful's market share.
  • Frequent leadership changes, such as the recent CEO appointment, can lead to strategic shifts that may cause uncertainty among employees and clients.

What makes Contentful unique

  • Contentful's freemium business model allows businesses to access essential features for free, making it accessible to a wide range of users compared to competitors with higher entry costs.
  • The platform's focus on enabling non-technical teams to manage digital content without coding sets it apart from traditional CMS solutions that require technical expertise.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with hedgehog lab and SHOPLINE, enhance Contentful's capabilities in delivering comprehensive digital experiences.