Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitLab is an open-core software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps Platform. As an Associate Paralegal, Privacy, you will support the global data privacy program by managing complex data subject requests and ensuring compliance with privacy laws while collaborating with various teams.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with support engineers to develop consistent responses to non-standard data subject requests under GDPR and other privacy regulations.
- Manage and coordinate responses to government and law enforcement data requests, ensuring timely and compliant production of required information.
- Review vendor data processing agreements to identify discrepancies and ensure alignment with GitLab’s privacy playbook and compliance standards.
- Support privacy compliance by following established playbooks and procedures, ensuring consistent application across tasks.
- Monitor changes in privacy laws and regulations to adapt processes and maintain compliance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Security, and Engineering to integrate privacy requirements into business operations.
- Maintain detailed records of privacy-related activities and support audits or assessments as needed.
Skills
- Experience in privacy compliance, data protection, or legal operations, preferably within a technology or software environment
- Foundational knowledge of global data privacy regulations and principles, including GDPR and CCPA
- Familiarity with privacy management tools and platforms, with willingness to learn new systems such as OneTrust or similar
- Understanding of data security concepts and their relationship to privacy requirements
- Ability to follow detailed playbooks and procedures accurately and consistently
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple privacy-related tasks and requests
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain privacy concepts clearly
- Openness to diverse backgrounds and transferable skills, with a proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and development in privacy compliance
Benefits
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Company Overview
GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that offers a variety of features for software development teams. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://about.gitlab.com.