Privacy Counsel

Datadog is seeking a Privacy Counsel to play a critical role in shaping and scaling Datadog's global data privacy and AI initiatives. In this role, you will advise on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity issues, closely collaborating with teams across legal, product, engineering, information security, employment, and marketing. We're looking for a business-minded, solutions-oriented professional who can translate complex privacy and cybersecurity laws into practical guidance. Join us at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, like AI and ML, as we continue to innovate and lead in the ever-evolving SaaS landscape!
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do:

• Provide legal advice on privacy, data protection, and AI governance to teams across Datadog, including legal, product, engineering, information security, employment, and marketing
• Develop and mature Datadog's privacy program by updating policies and notices, advising on data subject requests, conducting privacy and AI risk assessments, and embedding privacy-by-design principles into our product development and business processes
• Draft and negotiate privacy, data, and AI-related contracts with customers and vendors, acting as an escalation point for our commercial legal team
• Play a crucial role in responding to privacy and security incidents, including our regulatory response and customer communications, by partnering with our security incident response, customer trust, engineering, and trust and safety teams
• Monitor and assess global privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and AI laws, conducting gap analyses and implementing requirements to ensure Datadog's compliance

Who You Are:

• JD from an accredited law school and have an active U.S. bar membership
• 3+ years of relevant privacy experience across diverse regulatory landscapes
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, internet services, and emerging AI technologies
• Expertise in global privacy and cybersecurity laws, including the GDPR, HIPAA, U.S. state privacy and breach notification laws, and the EU AI Act
• Skilled at working cross-functionally and communicating complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• High integrity, excellent judgment, and well-articulated viewpoints
• Strong organizational skills and a strategic mindset, with the ability to work independently, escalate appropriately, and manage competing priorities with minimal guidance

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$170,000 - $225,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice .