datadog
Privacy Counsel
At a Glance
- Location
- New York, United States
- Work Regime
- hybrid
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- 2026-04-16T09:16:51-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
- Legal
- SaaS
Benefits & Perks
ous and competitive benefits package New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employ
Requirements
3+ years of relevant privacy experience, ideally with exposure to both product counseling and commercial negotiations
Familiarity with SaaS and cloud infrastructure concepts and emerging AI technologies
state and federal privacy regulations, GDPR, and the EU AI Act
Commercially minded and pragmatic, able to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance
CIPP/E, CIPP/US and/or AIGP certification is a strong asset
Datadog values people from all walks of life.
Compensation & Benefits
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
Responsibilities
Support product and engineering teams by conducting privacy and AI risk assessments for new features and launches, and embedding privacy-by-design principles into our product development processes
Review and negotiate DPAs, BAAs, and data-related contract terms, including handling sophisticated redlines and advising on GDPR and U.S.
data protection laws
Maintain and scale Datadog’s privacy program, including privacy policies, notices, customer-facing documentation, contractual templates, M&A privacy diligence and post-acquisition product integration
Contribute to Datadog’s AI governance program, including developing internal policies and guidance on responsible AI use and monitoring emerging AI regulatory developments
Support privacy compliance initiatives for customers in regulated industries, including healthcare and financial services