Principal Counsel, Data & Privacy

Gates Ventures(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$261,700 - $442,100Legal

About this role

A seasoned privacy attorney role supporting the foundation and its affiliated entities on enterprise data privacy, information management, and data governance. The position provides legal guidance across processes, transactions, and initiatives involving personal data to enable operational effectiveness and charitable impact. The role partners with internal teams and external counsel to translate legal requirements into practical, scalable policies and solutions.

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Required Skills

Data Privacy
GDPR
HIPAA
Data Governance
Contract Negotiation
Contract Drafting
Training Delivery
Risk Management
Legal Research
AI Tools

Qualifications

JD Degree
Active Bar Membership

About Gates Ventures

gatesfoundation.org

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a global philanthropic organization that funds and partners to accelerate solutions in global health, development, and U.S. education and opportunity. It provides large-scale grants and investments to support research and product development (vaccines, diagnostics, family planning, agricultural innovations), while working with governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and the private sector. The foundation emphasizes data-driven strategies, policy advocacy, and capacity building to reduce inequities and improve health and economic opportunity for the poorest and most marginalized. Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates with major contributions from Warren Buffett, it is headquartered in Seattle and is one of the world’s largest private foundations.

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