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About the Role

The Privacy and Product Counsel handles a wide variety of legal matters for Bonterra, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and AI compliance. This position will report to the General Counsel. You will join a creative, collaborative, solutions-oriented team. We are looking for a proactive attorney who can design effective and scalable processes while employing an empathetic interpersonal style that can build bridges across stakeholders. This is a new role on the team, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable establishing this function both on the team and in the company.

Responsibilities

Designing, improving, and implementing global privacy and data protection compliance programs and processes, and educating teams about relevant laws.
Developing and overseeing AI governance and compliance programs, including policies, risk assessments, and controls for AI and machine learning systems.
Drafting and maintaining privacy and data protection policies, notices, and documentation, and managing related terms in contractual arrangements.
Working closely with product, engineering, information security, and IT teams to support security initiatives, frameworks, and requirements.
Monitoring and advising on regulatory and industry developments, including trends in copyright, privacy, security, and AI laws.
Partnering with product and engineering teams to provide guidance on legal issues related to product design, development, and operations, with attention to copyright, privacy, data protection, and responsible AI use.
Creating and developing legal processes and documentation to support new product or business initiatives.
Providing pragmatic and strategic advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals.
Partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to build strong relationships.
Identifying opportunities to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes to increase visibility and expedite communication and execution.

Requirements

J.D. (or LL.M. plus foreign law degree) and a member of a U.S. state Bar in good standing.
5+ years of related legal experience, with a focus on privacy and product counseling, advising software companies specifically.
Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws (including CCPA, CPRA and GDPR).
Experience advising on AI governance, including privacy implications of AI systems, automated decision-making, and emerging AI regulations.
Team player with strong business acumen and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break down complex legal concepts into easy-to-understand and practical advice.
Ability to tackle projects large and small with a collaborative, low-ego approach.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Enthusiasm for AI-powered tools and a willingness to champion AI.
Ability to bring diverse perspectives from different industries, backgrounds, and cultures.
Unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Skills

Privacy
Data protection
AI compliance
AI governance
CCPA
CPRA
GDPR
Copyright
Security
Legal risk mitigation
Process development
Communication

Location

Austin
Central Texas
Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

J.D.
LL.M.

Salary/Compensations

$210,000 - $240,000

Benefits

15% annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being and growth

About the Company

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact, with a vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033.
Bonterra's differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies.
Bonterra is innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year.
Bonterra fosters an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact.
Bonterra works with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations, philanthropic organizations, and foundations to help connect with donors and volunteers, distribute grants and funds, drive fundraising and grant acquisition, manage casework, and measure outcomes and impact.
Bonterra's technology enables over 15,000 nonprofit organizations do more good and powers more than 50% of the Fortune 100’s philanthropic giving efforts.
Bonterra exclusively caters to the unique needs of social good organizations with intuitive technology, powerful analytics, and easy-to-use reporting.
We power those who power social impact.

Equal Opportunity

Bonterra is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.