Legal Counsel, Privacy

Every day we tackle new and exciting challenges to empower developers to build modern cloud, mobile, and edge applications that deliver a premium user experience. Couchbase delivers unmatched performance, scalability, flexibility and financial value across cloud, on premises, hybrid, mobile and edge deployments. The database market is undergoing a generational shift and is one of the largest market opportunities in enterprise software due to big trends like the need for digital transformation, acceleration to the cloud and innovation at the edge. Join Couchbase to be a part of a greater change. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the most innovative, passionate and humble individuals in the database industry.Couchbase’s Legal Team leverages its business-minded and practically oriented expertise to support stakeholders across the organization, advocate for the company’s strategic interests, and scale the business at a rapid pace.This position is an exciting opportunity to join an incredible legal team, reporting to our VP, Associate General Counsel. Remote applicants in the US will be considered. Travel may be required if requested by the company.We are looking for a resourceful and team-oriented privacy lawyer with a passion for technology to support the legal team in executing and elevating our privacy processes and procedures to incorporate privacy by design. The right candidate has excellent problem-solving and communication skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.ResponsibilitiesPrivacy Expertise and Leadership:• Managing, advising on, and executing all tasks related to privacy compliance matters in collaboration with the privacy and product legal team and other functions, e.g. data protection impact assessments, data subject access requests, privacy compliance requirements under relevant privacy frameworks and regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.), data mapping and data flows tracking, compliant usage of online tracking technologies, etc.• Negotiating, and enabling the go-to-market legal team to negotiate, data processing agreements (DPAs), business associate agreements (BAAs) and other similar agreements with customers, partners and vendors to support Couchbase’s compliance obligations.• Maintaining and elevating Couchbase’s privacy policies and processes, privacy templates (e.g. DPAs, BAAs, and other similar agreements), as well as privacy playbooks and legal processes to enable Couchbase to continue scaling globally.• Driving and contributing to cross-functional and organization-wide privacy and security initiatives, such as privacy and security certification audits, compliance audits and process reviews, employee privacy enablement and education regarding company privacy policies and practices.• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of technology agreements, such as large-scale enterprise software license agreements, technology partner agreements, nondisclosure agreements, etc.Strategic Advising And Leadership• Serving as a go-to resource for internal stakeholders for privacy matters in conjunction with the Privacy Legal Team Lead.• Supporting and driving improvements in Couchbase’s regulatory compliance programs, including global privacy and other areas as may be needed.• Providing tailored advice and actionable guidance related to new and existing features and products to Couchbase’s product management and engineering teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks.• Serving as a trusted legal advisor and business partner to Couchbase leadership across the company in line with Couchbase’s overall goals.• Using excellent judgment and communication skills to partner with both internal business stakeholders, as well as external customers and partners, to address complex issues across diverse subject matters.• Supporting ad hoc requests from across the organization of almost any size and type, including go-to-market legal work and vendor agreements (e.g. customer licensing agreements, order forms, professional services agreements, subcontracting agreements, etc.)Operational Rigor• Providing bespoke training and enablement to stakeholders on privacy as well as other topics as needed.• Understanding, demonstrating, and honing operational best practices set by the Couchbase Legal Team while striving for constant improvement.• Continuously improve the design and implementation of internal Couchbase processes as the business scales.• Solving complex issues cross-functionally and creatively from start to finish.• Coordinating with colleagues in US, Europe and APAC time zones as needed.Requirements• J.D. or equivalent degree with strong academic credentials• Member of a state bar, or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel• 3+ total years of relevant experience in a law firm, government agency, or in-house, with 1+ years experience in-house preferred• Deep understanding of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and ability to apply them to real-world situations.• Excellent oral and written communication skills with significant attention to detail.• Demonstrated ability to be organized, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage cross-functional projects.• Sound and practical business judgment with an awareness of when issues need to be escalated• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility.• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively across a variety of operational areas in several jurisdictions and within multiple time zones.• Flexibility to work with colleagues in the US, Europe and APAC to accommodate meetings and deadlines aligned to their time zones, as may be necessary.• Prior experience working with large multinational customers and partnersThe anticipated starting base pay range for this role is listed below. Base salary is not the only component of our competitive total rewards package - you may also be eligible for bonus, commissions, equity, and other benefits as described below. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.Base Pay Range$132,000—$155,000 USDWhy Couchbase?BenefitsModern customer experiences need a flexible cloud database platform that can power applications spanning from cloud to edge and everything in between. Couchbase’s mission is to simplify how developers and architects develop, deploy and consume modern applications wherever they are. We have reimagined the database with our fast, flexible and affordable cloud database platform Capella, allowing organizations to quickly build applications that deliver premium experiences to their customers– all with best-in-class price performance. More than 30% of the Fortune 100 trust Couchbase to power their modern applications and build innovative new ones. See our recent awards to learn why Couchbase is a great place to work.We are honored to be a part of the Best Places to Work Award for the Bay Area and the UK. Couchbase offers a total rewards approach to benefits that recognizes the value you create here, so that you in turn may best serve yourself and your family. Some benefits include:• Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family• Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs*• Financial Planning - RSU equity program*, ESPP program*, Retirement program* and Business Travel Insurance• Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach• Fun Perks - A Monthly Lifestyle Spending Account credit, an ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees.• And much more!• Note: some programs are not applicable to all countries. Please discuss with a Couchbase recruiter to learn more.Learn More About CouchbaseNews and Press ReleasesCouchbase CapellaCouchbase BlogInvestorsDisclaimerCouchbase is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join an impact initiative group and experience the amazing feeling of Couchbase can-do culture.By using this website and submitting your information, you acknowledge our Candidate Privacy Notice and understand your personal information may be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice following guidelines in your country of application.