oyster - Senior Counsel (Privacy and AI)

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree and at least 7 years of experience advising on EU data regulations as a fully licensed practicing attorney. • Deep expertise in EU data protection regimes; hands‑on leadership of DPIAs, TIAs, ROPAs, retention, DSARs, vendor governance, and incident response. • Demonstrated experience operationalizing AI governance (e.g. EU AI Act readiness), including system classification, risk management, transparency/UX notices, human oversight, and documentation. • Proven ability to build and scale playbooks, templates, and processes (privacy and AI) that measurably improve speed, quality, and risk posture. • Commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills on privacy/AI terms, SCCs, data rights, and risk‑balancing positions. • Strong attention to detail with clear, effective communication across technical and non-technical teams. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in asynchronous environments, effectively using written updates and documentation to collaborate across time zones with distributed teams. • Able to work independently, exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment. • Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities in high-output settings. • Collaborative and dependable team contributor with a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset. • Prior experience with HR/employment data, payroll/benefits, and global EOR contexts. • Experience building and using agentic workflows. • Experience engaging with customer privacy and AI assessments. • Experience with tools such as Notion and Asana. • Familiarity with privacy and CLM tools (e.g., Ketch, SpotDraft, Privado). • Certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP) • YOU'LL ALSO NEED • A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one). • Excellent written and verbal communication in English. • Comfort working across time zones; occasional overlap with Americas. • HOW WE WORK TOGETHER AT OYSTER • Our values guide the work we do, the decisions we make, and the culture that makes us special. We make it happen. We drive change. We build and give trust, and we are a united team. • Our mission is to create a more equal world, one global hire at a time. Everything we do ladders up to our mission, and that doesn’t just mean building software. We develop programs, participate in workshops, and create dedicated teams to ensure we successfully support companies and knowledge workers in this new world of work. • We embrace asynchronous communication and collaborative work and share our practices in the Oyster Public HQ https://oysterhr.notion.site/Welcome-to-The-Reef-Oyster-s-Open-Source-Employee-Guide-fc482e3f107c4afd8c85ed217f1d0c1d to help other global teams learn from our experiences. • With diverse locations, cultures, and needs, we created How YOU Work; https://oysterhr.notion.site/How-YOU-work-ac16c1932e314ffd8cb693e332458395 a program supporting your whole human experience at Oyster: • Work from anywhere: Oyster has no borders or HQ. As long as work is timely, your team is supported, and you're authorized to work where you live, you can work from anywhere. • Paid time off: Enjoy 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation), or more if required by your country. • Mental health support: Access Plumm https://oysterhr.notion.site/Plumm-3b5e7e70dec6428e975f68f25972cfb7, our mental well-being service. • Wellbeing allowance: Each month, receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue https://www.thanksben.com/employee-benefits-catalogue for ideas. • Flexible parental leave: All new parents are eligible for at least three months’ paid leave, with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally. • WFH stipend: Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly. • ✨ THE BEST JOBS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE • We embrace diverse perspectives and intentionally build our product and company with an inclusive, global mindset. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every criterion, and are committed to a trust-based, thriving environment. • Oyster is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities and actively fosters an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the subject line: Interview Accommodations. • Our available positions are on our careers page. Our team will only contact you from an @oysterhr.com email, and we will never ask for money as part of an interview process or job offer. If you receive a suspicious email about Oyster jobs or are directed to a site other than www.oysterhr.com/careers http://www.oysterhr.com/careers, please report it via our Compliance and Ethics Helpline https://www.oysterhr.com/trust.