Privacy Counsel (3 month contract - Remote)

Legal.io is working with a leading tech company seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel for a 3 month contract (with potential to extend). Scope of Work Title: Privacy Counsel Experience: 7+ Years Location: Remote Hours: 40 Hours / Week Duration: 3 Months (potential to extend / convert) Pay Rate: $100 - $120 / hr ($200,000 - $240,000 annualized) Benefits: Vision, medical, dental, 401k Job description: Seeking a Privacy Counsel to support the Privacy and AI legal team on day-to-day legal tasks, operational projects, and foundational governance work. The role is intended for a junior to early mid-level attorney who can help with routine contract review, legal research, training materials, and playbook development, while working closely with counsel on escalation points and higher-risk issues. The position will help expand the team’s capacity in a practical, hands-on way as demand grows across privacy, data governance, and AI-related matters. Key Responsibilities Support first-pass review of routine data processing agreements and AI vendor contracts using team guidance and playbooks Manage routine data privacy requests, including data deletion, review impact assessment forms, and oversee data subject requests. Conduct legal research on DPO requirements, training obligations, and developing AI and privacy regulations Help draft and update playbooks, checklists, clause trackers, and internal guidance materials- Assist with creation of staff trainings, onboarding materials, and presentation content on privacy and AI governance topics Maintain trackers, status updates, and supporting documentation for privacy and AI legal projects Monitor selected legal and regulatory developments and prepare concise summaries for counsel review Support internal knowledge resources, including FAQs, training content, and self-service materials Must Have Skills Contract Review Experience : Ability to review routine agreements carefully and spot issues for escalation Legal Research : Strong research and synthesis skills across privacy, technology, or regulatory topics Drafting : Clear, practical writing for internal guidance, summaries, and training materials- Organization and Follow-Through: Ability to manage trackers, documentation, and multiple assignments reliably Judgment : Good instincts about when to escalate questions or higher-risk issues to counsel Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with legal and cross-functional stakeholders Preferred Education and Experience Law degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant legal experience Experience in privacy, commercial contracts, technology law, or in-house legal support Familiarity with data protection, AI governance, or regulatory research is helpful Experience preparing internal guidance, playbooks, or training materials anddeveloping AI-assisted workflows