Data Protection And Privacy Counsel

Summary

Join Samsara's Legal team as a Data Protection and Privacy Lawyer based in India, supporting global operations. You will play a key role in developing and implementing Samsara's global data protection and privacy program, advising stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. This remote position requires strong experience in data protection and privacy law, particularly GDPR and CCPA. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor regulatory developments, and contribute to a data protection-oriented culture. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding global company. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of global data protection and privacy experience in a law firm or in-house position, with prior in-house experience at a technology company preferred
• Proven expertise advising on complex data protection matters in multinational organizations, particularly with regards to complying with the UK/EU GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection and privacy laws
• Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a pragmatic manner
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that allow for clear communication (both written and verbal)
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work efficiently and effectively across functions
• Interest in being a true partner to our business stakeholders and immersing yourself in the ins and outs of our business and the industry in which we operate
• Ability to build, develop, and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• A high degree of professional integrity, ethics, and sound judgment
• A highly proactive self-starter who delivers quality work within tight timelines
• Being humble, adaptable and flexible, with a growth mindset and desire to work on a variety of matters
• LLB from an accredited law school in India with strong academic credentials
• Enrollment with a State Bar Council under the Bar Council of India and/or passing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE)

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of Samsara’s global data protection and privacy program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Partner closely with stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise and advice on data protection legal and compliance obligations, as well as privacy matters applicable to Samsara
• Assist with and monitor compliance with Samsara’s data protection and privacy policies, processes, and procedures
• Raise awareness and help create and deliver effective training and guidance to teams across the company to promote best practices and drive a data protection and privacy-oriented and compliant culture across Samsara
• Assist with data governance and compliance efforts e.g., prepare and oversee data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and other data protection and privacy compliance documentation
• Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and support with regards to Samsara’s artificial intelligence (AI) governance and compliance efforts in accordance with emerging AI regulations and other requirements, particularly as it relates to data protection and privacy
• Advise on appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect and safeguard personal data, helping embed privacy-by-design/by-default into Samsara’s organisational practices
• Assist in timely handling and response to data protection and privacy-related queries, complaints, as well as data subject rights requests for adherence to applicable statutory time limits/appropriate timescales
• Support customer, commercial, and procurement negotiations as they apply to data protection and privacy e.g., conduct due diligence on vendors and third-party service providers to assess compliance with our privacy and security requirements
• Monitor and anticipate data protection, privacy, and AI-related regulatory developments which might be applicable to Samsara, and help implement any necessary changes or controls to our compliance program which may be required
• Help drive the evolution of data protection, privacy, and AI-related reporting metrics and key risk indicators in support of management and leadership oversight of our global data protection and privacy program
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we continue to grow and scale globally

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund