Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance

About the role

We’re looking for an exceptional product and privacy lawyer, based on the West Coast, to join the Linktree Legal Team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment, enjoys advising on cutting-edge product and privacy issues, and acts as a true business partner across a global organization.

What You'll Do

• Reviewing new products and features, and advising on necessary changes.
• Developing proactive privacy policies and guardrails for the Product function.
• Working with our Privacy team and advising on US and European privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state privacy regimes.
• Working with Product, Engineering, Growth, Brand, Trust and Safety, and other teams to support Linktree’s business and ensure compliance across internal and public-facing initiatives.
• Assisting our Support and Operations teams with escalations, disputes, and user issues.
• Providing real-time legal advice and clear operational guidance to teams and squads across Linktree.
• Supporting privacy operations, including DPIAs, data mapping, vendor assessments, and data governance improvements.
• Contributing to cross-functional programs and helping develop processes, guidance, and scalable policies.

What You'll Bring

• Be qualified to practise law in at least one US state.
• Have 7 to 10 years of strong post-qualification experience, with a significant emphasis on product counseling and US and EU privacy law.
• Have detailed knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and broader US and European privacy frameworks, as evidenced by CIPP or equivalent certifications.
• Have experience advising on technology products, data flows, and platform operations.
• Have strong commercial drafting and negotiation experience, including for data protection agreements.
• Have experience advising on AI, machine learning features, or data governance programs.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Be a self-starter who is comfortable working with autonomy and driving matters forward.
• Have strong business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Have excellent communication skills – your job is to make the complex simple.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, context-switching, and a fast-paced culture.
• Be able to collaborate with global teams and overlap some working hours with teams in other time zones.
• Periodic travel for team onsites or cross-functional workshops may be required.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States.

Bonus Points For

• Experience advising on the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, or other European regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, and data processing agreements.
• Experience advising on marketing initiatives, brand campaigns, creator partnerships, and advertising compliance.
• Experience in payments, e-commerce, online platforms, or the creator ecosystem.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting Trust and Safety, security, or compliance teams.

Pay & Benefits

The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $240,000 - $255,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed.

Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits.

Some ways we support you:

• An annual wellbeing allowance to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set-up - the choice is yours!
• 100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for US-based employees.
• Employer contribution towards your retirement.
• Employee stock option program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success.

At Linktree, we believe in promoting a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members have a sense of belonging.