Privacy & Product Counsel at dbt Labs

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

231000.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Counsel, Privacy Counsel, AI Governance, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Risk Assessment Review, Policy Revision, Cross-functional Collaboration, Legal Template Creation, Mentoring, Technical Translation, B2B SaaS Legal, Privacy by Design, Data Governance

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Us dbt Labs is the pioneer of analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. Since 2016, we’ve grown from an open source project into the leading analytics engineering platform, now used by over 50,000 teams every week. As of February 2025, we’ve surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and serve more than 5,400 dbt Cloud customers, including JetBlue, HubSpot, Vodafone New Zealand, and Dunelm. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter. At our core, we believe in empowering data practitioners: Code-based data transformations unlock transparency, flexibility, and collaboration Analysts should adopt software engineering best practices to build trusted data products Core analytics infrastructure should be open source and user-controlled Analytic code—not just tools—should be shared and community-driven dbt is now synonymous with analytics engineering, defining the modern data stack and serving as the data control plane for enterprise teams around the world. And we’re just getting started. We’re growing fast and building a team of passionate, curious people across the globe. Learn more about what makes us special by checking out our values. We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Privacy & Product Counsel to join our growing legal team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product. This is a unique and impactful role in a highly-successful company at the cutting edge of AI and data analytics. Your work will drive process improvements at thousands of client companies by enabling faster and more reliable decision-making through actionable and trustworthy data. A primary priority will be to advise internal teams across the company on a broad range of product, privacy, IP- and AI-related matters as you empower the business and advance compliance. dbt Labs is a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. This role is open to individuals based in the United States. In this role, you can expect to: Be a trusted advisor to product managers, engineering, product marketing managers, and security teams, ensure compliance, respond to incidents, and revise and update policies, processes, and documentation governing data and product releases. Embed ethical AI standards across AI-enabled features and safeguard data privacy. Contribute to overall company success, draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of privacy and technology contracts and other legal documents, including privacy policies and notices, DPAs, BAAs, Security Addenda, licensing agreements, reseller, strategic partnership agreements, and data-related vendor-side contracts. Support commercial legal staff with respect to licensing IP and AI, privacy obligations, international data transfers, regulatory compliance, subprocessor, consent and notice obligations and other liabilities. Collaborate with other internal cross functional stakeholders, including go-to-market, support, professional services, security, people business partners, finance, operations, accounting, data, and marketing to ensure our business goals and internal ethical standards are informed by regulations and laws governing consumer protection, cybersecurity, AI, privacy and data protection (including GDPR, HIPAA, FTC, CCPA, CAN-SPAM, DORA, the privacy principles, the EU AI Act, and the EU Data Act, etc). Track, analyze, and provide guidance on legal and regulatory changes and controls for the development of products and services. Spot and escalate privacy/AI compliance or governance gaps and recommend appropriate mitigation. Enable legal team alignment, create/update playbooks, revise legal templates, mentor other legal and contract professionals on the team, and create robust, repeatable, transparent legal collaboration processes while prioritizing automation wherever possible. You are a good fit if you have: Membership in the bar in at least one U.S. State. 7+ years of combined law firm/ in-house B2B SaaS legal team experience. 3+ years as privacy, AI and/or product counsel with expertise in governance of privacy and/or AI and negotiating AI addenda, DPAs and BAAs with Fortune 500 and other clients and vendors. Experience reviewing risk assessments (DPIAs, AI Assessment, etc), data inventories, DSARs, data mapping, data retention practices and appropriate safeguards, audits, or mitigations. Curiosity, creativity and a passion for solving problems, breaking new ground, and recommending simple solutions to complex issues. Taking joy in the journey is more important than securing a niche. An ability to fit seamlessly into the legal team, but also work independently, and own multiple demanding projects. Coworkers describe you as someone who is responsive, jumps in, and supports other team members. Close relationships with lawyers and non-lawyers, and you have provided business-oriented advice on a broad range of contractual, regulatory and compliance topics. A familiarity with Privacy by Design methodologies, artificial intelligence, ethical frameworks, data governance, open-source development, open-source communities, source-available licensing, and accountability. You are not afraid to admit when you don’t know something, to ask questions, and learn about software and technology from engineers and product teams. Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail and ability to present complex data in simple soundbites. We’re looking for someone who can review, understand and translate technical descriptions by engineers and product managers into plain English, explain product operations in non-technical terms, create contractual provisions related to IP and AI, and explain complex regulatory frameworks to go-to-market and product teams. Proficiency with G-Suite, Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, Salesforce, Notion, and Slack. You’ll have an edge if you: Understand that the imperative to being successful in this role will be learning the business and its products while identifying the attendant risks and likely client concerns. Excel at persuading others by understanding their concerns and recommending a compromise that facilitates a “yes.” Have mentored more junior team members and generally enjoy training and empowering others with knowledge. Bonus points if you are CIPP/US, CIPP/E, etc. certified. What to expect in the interview process: An introductory call with a member of our Talent Acquisition Team An interview with the Hiring Manager A live redlining session of a licensing agreement and DPA provisions with Managing Counsel Lead and AGC, Privacy & Product Team Interviews: A panel interview with additional members of the Legal team A panel interview with members of the Security and Deal Desk teams A final interview with the General Counsel based on our company values Benefits Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution Comprehensive healthcare coverage Generous paid parental leave Flexible stipends for: Health & Wellness Home Office Setup Cell Phone & Internet Learning & Development Office Space Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, equity, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process. In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $172,000 - $207,900 USD The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed is: $191,000 - $231,000 USD dbt Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive team that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume. Want to learn more about our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dbt Labs? Check out our DEI page. dbt Labs reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time. For employees outside the United States, dbt Labs offers a competitive benefits package. RSUs or comparable benefits may be offered depending on the legal or country limitations. Privacy Notice Supplement to Privacy Notice - Californians Supplement to Privacy Notice - EEA/UK

Responsibilities

The counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, and marketing teams, ensuring compliance, managing incidents, and embedding ethical AI standards across product releases. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various privacy and technology contracts, and advising on international data transfers and regulatory obligations.