Privacy Counsel at Figma

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

317000.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Privacy Law, AI Governance, GDPR Compliance, CCPA/CPRA Compliance, Legal Risk Assessment, Contract Negotiation, Data Processing Agreements, AI Impact Assessments, Regulatory Strategy, Legal Advising

Industry

Design Services

Description

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We're looking for an attorney with expertise in privacy law and AI governance to join Figma's Legal team. In this role, you'll collaborate with Product, Engineering, Policy, and Commercial teams to support Figma's responsible growth, advising on privacy compliance, AI product development, and emerging regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in shaping how Figma navigates a shifting regulatory environment spanning privacy, AI, and emerging global frameworks while enabling innovation across our platform. This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What you'll do at Figma: Advise on global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging international frameworks, as they apply to Figma's products, features, and data practices Partner with Product and Engineering teams to assess legal and regulatory risks associated with AI features and products, including evolving requirements such as the EU AI Act Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, data-sharing agreements, and other commercial contracts with privacy implications Conduct privacy reviews and AI impact assessments for new and existing products and features Develop and maintain privacy and AI governance policies, standards, and compliance programs Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and help shape Figma's legal strategy on privacy and AI matters We'd love to hear from you if you have: J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 4+ years of experience advising on privacy and data protection matters at a technology company, law firm, or both Deep knowledge of privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related global regulations Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or other emerging technology products and associated governance requirements Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business, product, and engineering teams While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have: Earned a privacy certification such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or an equivalent credential Advised on AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, or responsible AI governance programs Negotiated commercial agreements involving data processing, data licensing, or other privacy-related considerations Supported trust and safety, content governance, or platform policy initiatives for consumer or enterprise products At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range: $185,000—$317,000 USD At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to: Holding interviews in an accessible location Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers Changing the mode or format of interviews To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding. By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Figma's Candidate Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

Advise on global privacy laws and AI governance to support the responsible growth of Figma's products. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to conduct privacy reviews and develop compliance policies.