Senior Counsel, Data Privacy and Governance - HR and Recruiting

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced privacy attorney to serve as Privacy Senior Counsel within the Legal team, reporting to the Director of Data Governance and Privacy. What you’ll be doing Advise HR and Recruiting on privacy requirements related to the collection, use, and retention of employee and candidate personal data, including background check data, assessment results, and hiring records. Review and negotiate vendor contracts and data processing agreements (DPAs) with HR technology vendors, background screening providers, recruiting platforms, and other third‑party processors handling workforce data. Advise on cross‑border employee and applicant data transfers, including transfer impact assessments and applicable safeguards under GDPR, PIPL, and other international frameworks. Counsel on privacy considerations related to AI‑assisted recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, automated decision‑making, and workforce analytics, including obligations under emerging algorithmic transparency and automated decision laws. Support employee‑facing privacy notices, data subject rights requests from employees and candidates, and related HR data governance policies. Track legal developments in employment privacy, including U.S. state laws and international regulations affecting the HR and recruiting lifecycle, and translate those developments into practical guidance. Grow into broader privacy and data governance responsibilities as the program evolves. What we need to see J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance. 5+ years of privacy law experience with meaningful exposure to employment privacy, HR data, or recruiting‑related data issues, gained at a law firm, in‑house, or both. Working knowledge of privacy frameworks applicable to employment and recruiting, including GDPR (particularly HR data provisions), CCPA/CPRA, BIIPA, and other U.S. and international laws governing employee and applicant data. A license to practice law in California required. Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively. A practical, business‑minded approach to legal risk, with the ability to provide clear, actionable guidance. Ways to stand out from the crowd Direct experience advising HR, People Operations, or Recruiting teams on privacy compliance in a global technology company or a practice group focused on employment or privacy law. Familiarity with AI‑driven recruiting tools and the emerging legal landscape around automated employment decision‑making. Holding a CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification. Experience working cross‑functionally with HR, Legal, and IT teams to develop practical, scalable data governance processes. A passion for continuous learning and an enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $232,000 – $368,000 USD, plus equity and benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr