Full-Time

Privacy and Product Counsel

Posted on 6/27/2024

Contentful

Contentful

501-1,000 employees

Digital content management platform for businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$206k - $229kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid role; requires in-office presence.

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 offers a platform for digital content management that enables businesses to create, manage, and deliver content without coding. Its content management system (CMS) is designed for teams to streamline their content production and maintain a consistent experience across various brands and channels. Unlike competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, providing free access to basic features while charging for advanced capabilities. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively manage their digital content at scale.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$324.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Contentful's acquisition of Ninetailed enhances its AI-driven content personalization capabilities.
  • Partnerships with Vercel and SAP expand Contentful's integration and market reach.
  • The rise of generative AI tools presents opportunities for Contentful's platform enhancement.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging CMS platforms with lower costs threaten Contentful's market share.
  • Integration challenges from the Ninetailed acquisition could disrupt operations.
  • The freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert to paid plans.

What makes Contentful unique

  • Contentful offers a composable content platform for digital-first businesses.
  • The platform integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs.
  • Contentful's CMS allows content management without needing to write code.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

Fertility Treatment Support

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

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