Overview
In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to product, engineering, security, and commercial teams, guiding privacy, data protection, and AI governance to enable responsible innovation at scale. You’ll act as Deputy Privacy Officer, leading OpenTable’s global privacy program and coordinating with Booking Holdings on privacy matters. You will shape product development and regulatory strategy, balancing risk with business growth. This position combines legal counsel with hands-on collaboration across cross-functional teams to protect users and partners. A core hook is driving privacy-by-design in a global, high-growth product ecosystem.
Pay / Benefits
- 5 weeks paid vacation
- Private health & dental insurance
- SpringHealth therapy sessions
- Headspace subscription
- Paid parental leave
- Development Dollars
Responsibilities
- Counsel Product, Engineering, Security, Commercial, Partnerships, and Marketing on new products, data uses, and customer experiences from ideation to launch
- Act as Deputy Privacy Officer, leading global privacy program and coordinating with Booking Holdings on governance and regulatory developments
- Embed privacy-by-design into products and operations, advising on data collection, use, consent, personalization, and consumer rights
- Provide strategic guidance on AI and emerging technologies, developing scalable AI governance frameworks
- Advise on product development, launches, and sunsetting with emphasis on privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection
- Collaborate with Information Security on security requirements, incident response, and regulatory obligations
- Identify and mitigate privacy, AI, security, and consumer protection risks; draft agreements and build scalable policies and disclosures
Key requirements
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience with privacy, data protection, technology, and product matters
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state, or equivalent UK qualification
- Deep knowledge of GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, and global consumer protection laws
- Experience advising on product counseling and partnering with Product and Engineering from development to launch
- Experience leading or supporting a global privacy program with governance and cross-functional implementation
- Experience advising on information security, cybersecurity, and incident response
- Strong judgment, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- strong communication
- stakeholder management
- risk assessment
- privacy-by-design
- global privacy compliance
- AI governance and regulation
Senior Counsel, Privacy & Product (Hybrid) in London employer: OpenTable
OpenTable is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with flexibility. With generous benefits such as company-paid therapy sessions, extensive vacation time, and a focus on mental health, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.
