Job Description

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About the Role

Anthropic is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in counseling complex privacy issues, with a proven track record of building robust processes and programs to address complex privacy and data protection issues in a global context. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where you will have the chance to shape the company's privacy and data protection strategy and compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive privacy strategies that align with the technology, product, and services Anthropic is building and our overall company goals.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on privacy and data protection law (including state and federal privacy and consumer protection laws, GDPR and other international privacy laws).
• Work with cross‑functional teams to design and implement privacy‑by‑design principles in product development, particularly in the realm of general purpose AI models and systems.
• Collaborate with front‑end counsel and product counsel to integrate privacy considerations into model development and product planning.
• Maintain relationships with key regulators and stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments in the global privacy landscape.
• Collaborate closely with our privacy program team on the maintenance and maturation of our global privacy compliance program, governance framework, accountability documentation, internal and external policies and related training.

Qualifications

• A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
• At least 8 years of global privacy and data protection legal experience, preferably in hyper‑growth global technology environments.
• Deep subject matter expertise in privacy and data protection law and its practical application in a global context.
• Extensive experience advising on privacy, data protection, and direct marketing laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Strong understanding of the interplay between privacy, security, and AI, and the ability to provide strategic guidance in these areas.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with regulators, internal teams, and external partners.
• A proven ability to think strategically and translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.

Strong candidates may also have

• Experience with privacy regulations in other international jurisdictions, enabling them to support the organization’s global data protection compliance efforts.
• Experience with privacy‑enhancing technologies and their implementation in a business setting.
• Knowledge and experience with AI‑specific regulations and their interplay with privacy frameworks.
• A network of contacts within the data protection community, allowing them to stay informed about best practices and share knowledge with peers.

Compensation

The expected base compensation for this position is $265,000 – $320,000 USD. Total compensation includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation.

Logistics

• Location: San Francisco, CA. Staff are expected to be in the office at least 3 days a week and at least 25% of the time for meetings and collaboration.
• Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas when we make an offer, though we cannot guarantee sponsorship for every role.
• Remote work: While onsite presence is expected, some flexibility may be accommodated during interim periods.
• Education requirement: At least a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Anthropic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class under applicable law. In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those that are under‑represented in the tech and privacy fields.

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